§ Mr. HaywardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will have discussions with the broadcasting bodies about the use of language which might cause offence.
§ Mr. MellorProgramme content is a matter for the broadcasting authorities, who are independent of the Government and are responsible for considering complaints on such matters. In addition the Government have established the Broadcasting Standards Council as a direct response to public concern about standards of taste and decency on television and radio. These include the use of offensive language. The Government's Broadcasting Bill proposes that the council should have statutory powers to consider and adjudicate on complaints.