HC Deb 27 March 1957 vol 567 cc1136-7
27. Mr. Hannan

asked the Postmaster-General if he is yet in a position to reply to the letter sent to him on 20th March by the hon. Member for Maryhill relating to television broadcasts of sporting events.

Mr. K. Thompson

We have, as promised, sent a copy of the hon. Member's letter to the British Broadcasting Corporation. Otherwise, I cannot add anything to what my right hon. Friend told the hon. Member on 20th March.

Mr. Hannan

Whilst recognising that the Department of the hon. Gentleman has no responsibility for having the England-Scotland International televised, and while thanking him for forwarding my letter, may I ask if he will get his right hon. Friend to undertake to send a greetings telegram to the Scottish team congratulating it on its victory?

Mr. Thompson

I will put that proposal to ray right hon. Friend.

Mr. C. R. Hobson

Does not the hon. Gentleman think it is about time that the Government considered introducing legislation to compel promoters of sporting events to allow of their being televised and broadcast?

Mr. Thompson

All these subjects were fully debated when the Television Bill was going through this House.