§ 56. Mr. Edelmanasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the 14-day rule on broadcast discussion, he will arrange for the business of the House to be announced 14 days in advance of its transaction.
§ The Prime MinisterI think it is important that we should maintain flexibility in our business, and I do not think that any change in the present long standing practice is desirable.
§ 57. Mr. Donnellyasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement regarding the new instructions issued by Her Majesty's Government to the British Broadcasting Corporation concerning discussion on the radio about the Budget.
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§ The Prime MinisterNo new instructions concerning radio discussion have been issued by Her Majesty's Government to the British Broadcasting Corporation since the direction embodying the 14-day rule was issued by the Postmaster-General on 27th July last.