HC Deb 28 October 1981 vol 10 cc345-6W
Mr. Garel-Jones

asked the Lord President of the Council whether the State opening of Parliament on 4 November 1981 will be televised.

Mr. Pym:

Following previous precedents, arrangements are being made for the opening ceremony on 4 November 1981 to be televised. In addition, authority has been given for the ceremony to be filmed for newsreel purposes.