§ Sir C. Taylorasked the Postmaster-General why the British Broadcasting Corporation, contrary to the terms of its Charter, allows gramophone records, books, and films to be advertised on the Home and Light Programmes ; and what payment is received by the British Broadcasting Corporation in respect of these advertisements.
§ Mr. AlportI am advised that the B.B.C.'s practice in respect of gramophone records, and of book and film reviews is not contrary to the terms of the Corporation's Charter or its Licence and Agreement. These broadcasts do not constitute commercial advertisements, and the Corporation receives no payment.