27. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Secretary of State for Defence what assistance the Meteorological Office gives to the British Broadcasting Corporation in the compilation of weather forcasts on B.B.C.1 television.
§ Mr. MillanThe Meteorological Office compiles the forecasts for the B.B.C.
Mr. Gresham CookeWould the hon. Gentleman have some discussions with the B.B.C. and offer the meteorological forecast for the 9 o'clock news as well as for the 6 o'clock news? The detailed forecasts at 6 o'clock are seen mainly by housewives, but it would be of great 501 assistance to farmers, motorists and others if they could see a detailed forecast on television at 9 o'clock? Could the hon. Gentleman make that suggestion?
§ Mr. MillanThe form of presentation is a matter which is being discussed at the moment by the B.B.C. and the Meteorological Office. I shall draw the question of timing to the B.B.C.'s attention.