§ 96. Mr. Donnellyasked the Postmaster-General whether he will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT the following particulars regarding Members of the House of Commons who have made appearances on any home radio or television programme, including regional broadcasts, in each of the years 1948 to 1954 inclusive and up to the latest convenient date in 1955; the total number of broadcasts by Members; the total number of Members concerned; and the number of Members who have made more than five appearances in any one year.
Dr. HillYes. The figures are as follows:—
Particulars of broadcasts by Members of Parliament 1948—October 31st, 1955, on home radio and television services. Year Total number of broadcasts Total number of M.P.s concerned Number of M.P.s who have broadcast 6 or more times 1948 235 124 5 1949 210 114 5 1950 226 100 8 1951 376 123 20 1952 396 150 17 1953 359 132 15 1954 366 147 16 1955 to 31st October 330 135 14