§ Mr. John Hallasked the Postmaster-General what loans have been made to the Independent Television Authority under Section 12 of the Television Act, 1954.
§ Mr. AlportAdvances so far made total £555,000.
§ Mr. John Hallasked the Postmaster-General if he is satisfied that the Independent Television Authority is in a financial position to carry out the duty imposed upon it by Section 3 (1) (b) of the Television Act, 1954 ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlportThis matter is under consideration in connection with a proposal by the I.T.A. that a grant to them under section 11 of the Television Act should be provided for in the 1957–58 Estimates.