HC Deb 20 October 1971 vol 823 cc697-8
6. Mr. Lane

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether he now expects to introduce legislation this year for the extension of local radio.

4. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether he can now state that he will introduce legislation to implement the Government's proposals for commercial radio in the next Session of Parliament.

Mr. Chataway

I cannot anticipate the contents of the Queen's Speech.

Mr. Lane

Can my right hon. Friend confirm that in the early stages of the new system it is still his intention that stations which are licensed should include a few experimental stations covering relatively small communities?

Mr. Chataway

Yes, Sir. That remains my intention.