HC Deb 07 June 1934 vol 290 c1073
39. Mr. JAMES DUNCAN

asked the Postmaster-General if he will arrange to have a regular weekly broadcast in Spanish for the benefit of British residents in South America, as nearly all such residents understand that language?

Sir E. BENNETT

I will pass my hon. Friend's suggestion on to the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Mr. DUNCAN

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that this is not only a question of news but of British prestige and business; and in these circumstances will he really see if something cannot be done about the matter?

Sir E. BENNETT

It may be so, but we have no jurisdiction in the matter, and I think the only thing I can do is to pass it on to the British Broadcasting Corporation to expedite an answer.