HC Deb 07 December 1936 vol 318 cc1626-7
28. Mr. LEES-SMITH

asked the Postmaster General whether the British Broadcasting Corporation, has now set up staff associations among its employés?

Major TRYON

I am informed by the Corporation that no such association has yet been set up, but that active inquiries are in progress, and that it is hoped before long to formulate a scheme for consideration.

Mr. LEES-SMITH

In his last speech five weeks ago the Postmaster-General said that the Corporation were dealing with this matter; and will he therefore suggest that they should expedite their decision?

Major TRYON

I am sure that the British Broadcasting Corporation will pay attention to the representations of the right hon. Gentleman. The issue is a simple one. The Ullswater Committee recommended that facilities should be provided for any representative organisation, whether a single staff association or smaller bodies which the Corporation's employés may wish to set up, and that was agreed to by the Government, and has been accepted by the Corporation.

Mr. STEPHEN

In view of the general mismanagement of the British Broadcasting Corporation, will the Postmaster-General take steps to make it a proper Government Department?