asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he will now consider the advisability of carrying out the recommendations of the First Report from the Select Committee on Publications and Debates Reports, 1939–40, with regard to increasing the circulation of the OFFICIAL REPORT, in particular through the publicity of the British Broadcasting Corporation, as the wider knowledge of the activities of Parliament would be of permanent value to the democratic system and newspaper space is greatly restricted?

While experience indicates that the circulation of the OFFICIAL REPORT is not likely to be materially increased by advertising, the Departments concerned will use any convenient opportunity which may occur, including the broadcast.

Do I understand that my right hon. and gallant Friend is anxious to take up the matter with the British Broadcasting Corporation?

I said that the Department concerned will use any convenient opportunity.

Yes, but does that mean that?