§ 45. Mr. Ness Edwardsasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will give a general direction to the British Transport Commission that it should not allow the display of posters on railway stations which advertise the activities of political parties.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsCan the hon. Gentleman explain why one such poster was exhibited at a railway station in my constituency? Will he give an undertaking that fair treatment will be given to all parties if such posters are to be displayed?
§ Mr. NeaveI am sure the Commission would consider accepting a poster similar to the one which was displayed on the station from any other party, because it was merely the announcement of a dance, giving necessary information as to time and place. It is not the policy of the Commission to accept political advertisements which are controversial.
§ Mr. GibsonMay we take it from the Answer that it is a principle of the Commission not to accept controversial posters to be exhibited at their stations?
§ Mr. NeaveThat is what I said. They are accepted only if they do not contain political propaganda.