§ 33. Sir W. de FRECEasked the Postmaster-General the date when the British Broadcasting Corporation (Salaries) Vote will be taken; and whether the papers will define the exact reasons for the specific appointments made to the corporation?
35. Mr. PRESTONasked the Postmaster-General if he can now state the 1076 day and Vote on which the discussions on the broadcasting charter and scheme of working will come before the House; and whether decisions in this matter will be left to the free vote of the House?
§ Viscount WOLMERThe order of Business is a matter for the Leader of the House. I would suggest that my hon. Friends should await the usual statement of Business to-morrow. The answer to the last part of both questions is in the negative.
§ Colonel DAYIs the qualification to serve on this Committee an entire lack of knowledge of the entertainment industry?
§ Viscount WOLMERIf the hon. Member wants to know the qualification, he had better read the Report of the Broadcasting Committee.
§ Colonel DAYWill the noble Lord say whether it is intended to put on this Committee anyone who has any knowledge of the entertainment industry?