§ Mr. Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) when he next proposes to meet the director general of the British Broadcasting Corporation to discuss its charter in respect of political bias; and if he will make a statement;
(2) when he next proposes to meet the chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Authority to discuss political bias in programme content; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy right hon. Friend has no plans to discuss this matter with either broadcasting authority. Parliament has given responsibility in this field direct to the broadcasting authorities, and not to the Government.