§ 2. Mr. John Lewisasked the Postmaster-General if he will make a full statement on the recent steps which have been taken and which are contemplated regarding the showing of television programmes to public 1524 audiences in cinemas in the London area, indicating also the technical develop. ments which are taking place.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingDiscussions are being held between my Department, the B.B.C. and the film industry on the licensing, financial and other arrangements for the showing of B.B.C. television programmes in cinemas and the showing of films in the B.B.C. television programmes. The technical arrangements for showing B.B.C. television programmes in cinemas are a matter for the cinemas.
§ Mr. LewisIs my right hon. Friend prepared to give an assurance that his Department is doing everything possible to encourage the showing of television to the public in cinemas and elsewhere?
§ Mr. PalingA committee is sitting at the moment, and the three interests concerned are trying to work out a scheme on this basis.