HC Deb 28 October 1952 vol 505 c1737
46. Mr. Reeves

asked the Prime Minister why Her Majesty's Government advised against facilities being given to the British Broadcasting Corporation to televise the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, thus depriving millions of our people of an opportunity of witnessing the ceremony as it takes place.

48. Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Prime Minister whether he will now make a statement as to the advice offered by Her Majesty's Government on the subject of televising the Coronation ceremony.

51. Mr. Lee

asked the Prime Minister why Her Majesty's Government advised against allowing the Coronation ceremony inside Westminster Abbey to be available to the television services of the British Broadcasting Corporation; and whether he is aware of the disappointment caused by this decision.

52. Mr. Lewis

asked the Prime Minister what advice Her Majesty's Government have offered concerning the possibility of televising the Coronation.

The Prime Minister

With your permission, Mr. Speaker, I will make a statement at the end of Questions.