§ 79. Miss Burtonasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the Olympic Games organising committee in Melbourne has decided to consider the alternatives of selling television rights to the highest bidder or of appointing a firm to film the Games on behalf of the committee; that tenders for these alternatives close on 21st April next; and if he will make a further statement concerning acquisition of rights by the British Broadcasting Corporation and the Independent Television Authority under Section 7 of the Television Act.
Dr. HillYes; but I am informed that no tender will be made by the B.B.C., the I.T.A. programme companies or the newsreel companies.