§ Mr. AMMONasked the Postmaster-General (l) whether he has any evidence that the British Broadcasting Company is overstaffed; and the full details and remuneration of the staff employed;
(2) whether detailed financial accounts of the British Broadcasting Company will be published showing the number and salaries of the staff employed, the number and remuneration of the artistes employed, and generally how the income of the company has been expended?
§ Viscount WOLMERUnder the agreement with the British Broadcasting Company, the company are required to give full access to their accounts to authorised agents of the Post Office. A detailed examination of the company's accounts has recently been completed, and the results are under consideration. It is not proposed to publish detailed accounts showing the particulars to which the hon. Member refers.