HC Deb 09 November 1949 vol 469 cc1213-4
62. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Postmaster-General what negotiations have taken place for the interchange of television programmes with European countries; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

The only country concerned at present is France. There is a standing liaison committee, representing the B.B.C. and the French broadcasting authority for promoting programme exchanges. So far these have been limited to films, mainly news reels; interchange of programme producers is under discussion.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Is the right hon. Gentleman thinking of extending these facilities to the Netherlands and other West European Powers?

Mr. Paling

Yes, if we can.

Mr. Erroll

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the recording of complete programmes other than the news reels so that these can be sold to aid our export drive?

Mr. Paling

I will look into that suggestion.