§ 23. Mr. Whitaker asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will seek legislation to require all publications to publish in them details of their management, ownership and editors.
§ Mr. JayNo, Sir. The new Companies Bill will provide for the publication of more extensive information about the ownership and control of companies, including those issuing publications.
§ Mr. WhitakerIs my right hon. Friend aware that the United States successfully enacted such a Measure on 23rd October, 1962, to the benefit of both Press freedom and impartiality?
§ Mr. JayWe do not necessarily have to follow everything done in the United States, but the new Companies Bill will cover a great deal of the ground which is, I think, enough to go on with.