HC Deb 22 June 1938 vol 337 cc1082-3
84. Mr. Hulbert

asked the Postmaster-General whether he can now announce the name of Sir John Reith's successor as Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation?

The Assistant Postmaster-General (Sir Walter Womersley)

I understand that the question of the appointment of a Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation is under consideration by the governors of the corporation, with whom the appointment rests under Clause 7 of the Royal Charter.

Mr. Hulbert

Can the Assistant Postmaster-General give us any idea when the governors will come to a decision?

Sir W. Womersley

I cannot give any idea.

Captain Arthur Evans

Will the Assistant Postmaster-General ask the governors that in making this appointment they will bear in mind the interests of the Vale of Evesham in this matter?

Mr. De la Bère

Will my hon. Friend impress upin the governors the importance of not appointing a succcessor who will provoke Members of Parliament?