§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will agree to a BBC request to experiment with a local television service in North Staffordshire; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonMy right hon. Friend has received the BBC's request for approval to mount an experimental local television service in North Staffordshire—mentioned in Section V of its evidence to the Annan Committee—and will make a statement as soon as a decision has been reached.