§ 4. Mr. Whiteheadasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what communications he has received from the organisers of Radio Jackie about the operation of the law relating to broadcasting.
§ Mr. ChatawayNone.
§ Mr. WhiteheadI am very surprised at that answer because I think that most hon. Members have received this communication from Radio Jackie giving an address at East Molesey, Surrey, and stating its policies for this illegal radio station. Will the Minister tell the House what steps have been taken to curb this 1311 illicit radio station, or is he simply complacently regarding this as a rather unusual bid for a tender in commercial radio?
§ Mr. ChatawayIf it has not sent its literature to me it is perhaps because it recognises that these are illegal transmissions and that I have the responsibility for upholding the law. In fact, there have been a large number of prosecutions, and penalties have been imposed by magistrates in 13 successful prosecutions in connection with this operation.