Exhibit JC42 - The Leveson Inquiry

For Distribution to CPsHacks and Dons - Teaching at the London University Journalism School 1919-1939: Its origin,development and influence.The First Examination Paper in Practical Journalism at London University inPartIA1.2.3.4.,6.7.,,10.11.12.13.1926General Knowledge Questions 15 to be attemptedName the last three Prime Ministers of Great BritainGive the various ranks of the British Peerage in order of dignityWhat is meant by a ’courtesy title?’Name the present Viceroy of India and say who was his predecessor(number order uncertain after question 4)What are the three estates of the Realm?Who is the First Commoner?Give short descriptions of:(a) George Lansbury(b) The Earl of Oxford(c) Mr.W.A. CartHow would you describe the forms of government in:(a) Great Britain(b) Italy(c) RussiaName the head of the English JudiciaryWhat is a Coroner?What is a Privy Councillor?Local Government question unknownList the highest ranks in:(a) the Army(b) the Navy(c) the Air Force14.15.16.PartIBPartII1.2,3.4.5.6.Name four main groups of railwaysWhich railway group has the most mileage?What is the output of coal in this country?Questions 17 to 30 unknownSub-editing test: re-write the 800 word story into 300 words, with a doubleheading.(News writing tests) Two questions to be attemptedA fire has broken out at the Houses of Parliament. Let the student supposethat he, or she, is sent to witness it and write an account 300 words inlength.Write a letter applying for a post on the staff of a newspaperWrite a 500 word report of a Test MatchWrite a 500 word critique of Macbeth at the Old VicWrite a 400 word leaderette on a subject of general public interestWrite a review of a contemporary book¯ Note: These questions are culled from articles in Newspaper Worm July t7 th to August 28 ~ t926. Thisexamination paper was optional in 1926 and 24 students undertook it of whom 15 passed; 7 withdistinction in the Practical Journalism Paper.77MOD100051248