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Oral Answers to Questions — Central Office of Information (Lectures)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 August 1947.

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Photo of Mr Tom Driberg Mr Tom Driberg , Maldon 12:00, 12 August 1947

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what are the qualifications of Mr. Robert J. Scrutton for employment as a lecturer on behalf of the Central Office of Information.

Photo of Mr William Hall Mr William Hall , Colne Valley

Mr. Scrutton has given one series of lectures on the production drive. No arrangement has been made to re-engage him.

Photo of Mr Tom Driberg Mr Tom Driberg , Maldon

Can we take it, then, that this man has not, as he has stated, been engaged for a further series of lectures?

Photo of Mr William Hall Mr William Hall , Colne Valley

Not to my knowledge.

Photo of Mr Quintin Hogg Mr Quintin Hogg , Oxford

What is there against this man apart from the fact that his political views do not agree with those of the hon. Member for Maldon (Mr. Driberg)?