§ 36. Sir J. Crowderasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that the play televised recently by the British Broadcasting Corporation entitled, "The Offshore Island", showed a strong anti-American bias; and if he will use his powers under Section 15 (4) of the Licence and Agreement to prevent the further showing of this film on the British Broadcasting Corporation's television.
§ Mr. K. ThompsonI am aware that some concern has been expressed on this score, but I feel that it is a good principle to leave programme content to the British Broadcasting Corporation and I do not think it appropriate to use the powers of direction under Clause 15 (4) of the B.B.C.'s Licence and Agreement, as suggested by my hon. Friend.