57. Captain Arthur Evansasked the Postmaster-General why it is proposed to discontinue the foreign news bulletin which is broadcast daily at seven p.m.?
§ Major TryonI am informed by the British Broadcasting Corporation that no proposal to discontinue the foreign news bulletin is being considered.
Captain EvansIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that this statement will give considerable satisfaction to a large number of people?
§ 58. Mr. Roland Robinsonasked the Postmaster-General whether he will request the British Broadcasting Corporation to include in its foreign broadcasts a series of appreciations of British health resorts for the purpose of attracting more foreign visitors to this country?
§ Major TryonProposals for the inclusion of additional items in broadcast programmes are left to the discretion of the 870 Governors of the British Broadcasting Corporation. I will forward to them my hon. Friend's suggestion for the inclusion in broadcasts in foreign languages of a series of appreciation of British health resorts.
§ Mr. RobinsonIs my hon. Friend aware that in the month of November Italy had 38 broadcasts to foreign listeners with a view to attracting tourists, and would it not be sensible if we took some similar action?
§ Major TryonI am conveying my hon. Friend's suggestion to the Corporation.