HC Deb 16 February 1967 vol 741 c788
29. Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Postmaster-General if he will consult the Government of Eire as to the possibility of the Meteorological Office making available to the British Broadcasting Corporation and independent television in future the weather conditions daily in Eire as is done for the British Isles.

Mr. Joseph Slater

No, Sir. This is a matter of programme content for which the broadcasting authorities are wholly responsible.

Dame Joan Vickers

That is a very disappointing reply. As we want better relations with the Government of Eire and the present Government are making it difficult for people to go overseas, will the hon. Gentleman realise that tourism in this country is essential and will he make further efforts, perhaps behind the scenes, to try to persuade them to have this programme?

Mr. Slater

Although I have some sympathy with the hon. Lady's view, I must inform her that it is for the broadcasting authorities to judge the need for broadcasting information even about the weather.

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