HC Deb 03 May 1955 vol 540 cc1511-2
50. Mr. Teeling

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will arrange for all Election broadcasts to be broadcast in full on overseas services to the Colonies.

The Minister of State for Colonial Affairs (Mr. Henry Hopkinson)

As on previous occasions, this has already been arranged.

Mr. Teeling

Is my right hon. Friend aware that at any rate in Malta and Cyprus there has been some difficulty in the past about hearing the broadcasts? Will he pay as much attention as he can to this matter to make sure that the broadcasts are clearly heard?

Mr. Hopkinson

Yes, Sir. Transmission times will allow for direct listening wherever it is feasible and for recording or re-broadcasting by local broadcasting stations.

Mr. Bottomley

Will the right hon. Gentleman pay special attention to broadcasts which can be heard by dockyard workers from this country who are em- ployed at overseas establishments, such as at Malta?

Mr. Hopkinson

Yes, Sir, but we have to remember that other British citizens serving in the Colonies, unlike the Forces, have, unfortunately, not got votes.