§ 39. Mr. ANEURIN BEVANasked the Postmaster-General whether he will re quest the committee now considering the future of the British Broadcasting Corporation to inquire into the desirability, when appointments are being made to the Welsh staff of the British Broadcasting Corporation, that they shall be made of persons not in recept of Civil Service pensions and of persons who are able to give their whole time to their duties?
§ The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL(Sir Ernest Bennett)I would suggest that the hon. Member should communicate with the secretary of the committee on the matter.
§ Mr. BEVANWill the right hon. Gentleman the Postmaster-General add his own recommendations in the matter?
§ Sir E. BENNETTThat I am afraid I cannot undertake, but there is a Committee dealing with these matters and they have intimated their willingness to receive recommendations up to 31st May.