§ 71. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how far he has authorised the programmes broadcast from Accra; whether he has considered the nature of the political broadcasts given from that station; and what steps have been taken to ensure objectivity, 58W accuracy and restraint in colonial broadcasting of criticism of foreign Powers.
§ Mr. CookThe responsibility for the programmes broadcast from Accra, as from other overseas Government stations, rests with the Government concerned, and they are not subject to authorisation by my right hon. Friend. I am confident that those Governments exercise all proper care to ensure that the content of the programmes transmitted are not open to justifiable criticism on any ground.