§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he has received the report "Britain's Dwindling Voice" published by the Association of Broadcasting Staff and the National Union of Journalists; and if he will make a statement on his response to it.
§ Mr. RidleyWe have received copies of the report. It contains various errors and misleading statements,540W particularly on the substantial amount of new money which the Government are prepared to contribute to stop the BBC's voice dwindling, subject to a contribution from the BBC. Specific points in the report are being dealt with in correspondence and in Parliament.