HC Deb 21 December 1925 vol 189 cc2025-7W
Mr. W. BAKER

asked the Postmaster-General why full accounts of the British Broadcasting Company have not been published; and whether, in view of the importance of such information to listeners-in, he will arrange for the publication of detailed accounts giving a clear indication of how the income of the British Broadcasting Company is spent?

unions reporting to the Ministry of Labour, and of unemployed workpeople insured under the Unemployment Insurance Acts, are also shown for each year of the period, so far as data are available:

Viscount WOLMER

Under the agreement with the British Broadcasting Company the Post Office has a right of full access to the company's accounts, but the question of publication is a matter for the company itself to decide. I understand that the company have furnished detailed information concerning their financial position to the Broadcasting Committee which is now sitting.

Mr. BAKER

also asked the Postmaster-General the number of full-time and part-time employé's of the British Broadcasting Company; the number in receipt of pay of more than £350, £500, £750, and £1,000 per annum, respectively; and whether employed full-time or part-time?

Viscount WOLMER

I do not feel justified in calling upon the company to furnish for publication details of this character.