HC Deb 16 November 1933 vol 281 c1119
108. Captain CUNNINGHAM-REID

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what answer he has given to the representations he has received from Foreign Governments on the broadcasting of contentious explanatory matter on international affairs?

Mr. EDEN

No representations have been received from any foreign government regarding any matter broadcast from this country since those mentioned in the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for North Tottenham (Mr. Doran) on the 16th February last.

Captain CUNNINGHAM-REID

Will my hon. Friend consider the taking of steps to eliminate the broadcasting of contentious explanatory matter on foreign affairs, in view of the fact that a number of foreign countries regard the British Broadcasting Corporation as a semi-official body?

Mr. EDEN

That is not a matter for the Foreign Office.