HC Deb 03 July 1957 vol 572 cc1093-4
30. Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what consultations have taken place between Her Majesty's Government and the United States Government with a view to proposing to the Soviet Government the regular exchange of uncensored radio and television broadcasts.

Mr. Ian Harvey

We have been in touch with the United States Government through the normal diplomatic channel.

Mr. Henderson

In view of the fact that an interview with Mr. Khrushchev was shown recently on television in this country without any attempt being made to censor it, would it not be a good thing if an arrangement could be made on reciprocal basis with the Soviet Union for the regular exchange of television and radio broadcasts?

Mr. Harvey

This is obviously a matter of considerable importance which has to be looked at. It is important to look at the question of reciprocity in these matters, and we are going into it with great care.