ITEM I.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS.
Propaganda.
It is considered that within the limits of the functions of a Government Department, Public Relations anti-Communist propaganda is at present satisfactory, but that more effect- ive use of anti-Communist publicity material could be made if there were an unofficial body sponsoring it such as a workers' organization. The major difficulty in disseminating propaganda is due to the large percentage of illiterates throughout the country, and it was agreed that the real solution would be the birth of a sound Labour Party.
Social Services.
It is considered that a definite forward policy by Government on the provision of good and adequate housing would be a most valuable method of alleviating the discontent leading to Communism. Any such decision to proceed with a large building plan would need to be fully publicised and broadcast long before the start of the scheme.
Racial Discrimination.
The Committee felt that the discrimination shown by many European Clubs in the country had a bad effect on inter-racial feelings and provided a possible cause for political discon- tent, particularly amongst young Asian
intellectuals.
It is recommended that an official approach should be made to club committees to seek their co-operation in relaxing their club rules and in giving active encouragement to the introduction of Asian guests as a general practice, or on specific nights.
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