§ Mr. Shinwellasked the Minister of Information whether, in view of the resignation of the joint Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation, he intends to effect any reorganisation of the 907W directorate; and whether hon. Members will have an opportunity of expressing their views on any new appointments?
§ Mr. BrackenI am discussing with the Chairman and Governors of the British Broadcasting Corporation the situation brought about by the regretted resignation of Sir Cecil Graves from his post as Joint Director-General of the Corporation. But the appointment of any successor lies with the Chairman and Governors and I see nothing in the charter of the B.B.C. which requires or even encourages them to invite Members of the House to express their views on the staffing of the Corporation.