HC Deb 29 July 1946 vol 426 cc496-7
46. Mr. Henderson Stewart

asked the Lord President of the Council what further broadcasting stations on the European Continent he proposes to try to acquire or otherwise prevent from broadcasting to this country; and with which foreign Governments he is now negotiating or intends to negotiate for the suppression of broadcasts which may be heard here.

The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Herbert Morrison)

At present, none, Sir. I would take this opportunity of making clear that a primary object of our negotiations with the Luxembourg Government is to obtain the use of Radio Luxembourg jointly with the French Government for broadcasts to Germany and Austria.

Mr. Stewart

Is there any truth in the statement, made over the weekend, that Luxembourg are to undertake this programme and have now invited artists to go there?

Mr. Morrison

I should not like to pronounce without notice upon statements that are made over the weekend, because all sorts of statements are made over the weekend.