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British Council, Sofia

Oral Answers to Questions — Bulgaria – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 March 1947.

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Photo of Sir Charles Mott-Radclyffe Sir Charles Mott-Radclyffe , Windsor 12:00, 17 March 1947

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether an office of the British Council has yet been established in Sofia.

Mr. McNeil:

Since the hon. and gallant Member's Question on this subject on 25th November, staff have been selected. Arrangements are now being made with the Bulgarian Government to open an office in the very near future.

Photo of Mr John Mack Mr John Mack , Newcastle-under-Lyme

Would my right hon. Friend take reasonable care to see that the personnel of this staff are fair, clear-minded and objective, and the type of people who will report to him the true position as it exists in Bulgaria?

Mr. McNeil:

If my hon. Friend will take the trouble to read the Question he will see that it refers to the staff of the British Council.

Photo of Mr John Mack Mr John Mack , Newcastle-under-Lyme

Wake them up a bit.

Secretary of State

Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.