In reply to a question put by Mr. Arthus Greenwood, Labour member for Wakefield, Mr. Chamberlain said that developments for peace-time did vot constitute the setting-up of a new Ministry. That would be a war-time easure only.
With regard to peace-time publicity, which he had de: ibod, that would be concerned with overseas public entirely and there would be no interference with the press of this country by that department.
Mr. Greenwood asked whether it was the intention that the new department should be effectively supported by competent and experienced journalists who understood sound publicity.
Mr. Chamberlain replied that he did not believe it necessary to associate journalists directly with a Department of the Foreign Office since there must be an intimate touch between the department and the ist profession.—Reuter
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