§ 36. Sir George Broadbridgeasked the Minister of Information why it is proposed to discontinue the British Broadcasting Corporation broadcasts to Switzerland; and on what date?
Mr. CooperIn view of the fact that the French, German and English transmissions of the B.B.C. are listened to in Switzerland, it was felt that the time allotted to the broadcasts addressed directly to that country might be more profitably utilised in other directions. These broadcasts were accordingly discontinued on 7th May.
§ Sir I. AlberyIn what language are these broadcasts to Switzerland made?
§ Sir G. BroadbridgeIs not the decision to discontinue the broadcasts due to German pressure upon the Swiss Government?
§ Mr. ManderHave representations on the subject been received by the Government from anybody in Switzerland, either the Swiss Government or private persons?