Oral Answers to Questions — Information Service Reports

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 December 1957.

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Photo of Mr Tom Iremonger Mr Tom Iremonger , Ilford North 12:00, 4 December 1957

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what official use is made by his Department of the special information service reports, published at Alderbourne Manor, Gerrards Cross.

Photo of Mr Tom Iremonger Mr Tom Iremonger , Ilford North

Is my hon. Friend aware that advertising matter being circulated about these reports says: This service is used by the agencies of every important Government in the world which is an implication that in some sort of way Her Majesty's Government are committed? In view of the highly undesirable nature of the contents of these documents, can my hon. Friend give a firm assurance that the Government in no way subscribe to them?

Photo of Mr Ian Harvey Mr Ian Harvey , Harrow East

I have given that assurance and I have no desire to add to that advertising material.