§ 72. Mr. KNIGHTasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the interference with the broadcasting programme at St. George's Hall, London, on Saturday night last; whether he is aware of repeated attempts of this nature in recent weeks; and what proceedings are intended for dealing with persons responsible for these affronts to the public?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have seen Press reports of the incidents referred to, but no action on my part appears to be called for.
§ Mr. KNIGHTSeeing that this sort of interference, of which there have been several attempts lately, is serious, are we to understand that the British Broadcasting 392 Corporation are failing to protect the public from these interruptions?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThat is a matter for the British Broadcasting Corporation.
§ Mr. KNIGHTConsidering that this service extends to nearly 7,000,000 licences, will the right hon. Gentleman make some inquiry into the matter?