HC Deb 22 June 1960 vol 625 c41W
65. Mr. Mason

asked the Postmaster-General if it is his intention to allow the development of local radio stations either by the British Broadcasting Corporation or on a commercial basis by independent companies before the findings of the committee due to study the future of television and broadcasting have been made known.

Mr. Bevins

I am considering the proposals for local broadcasting which have been submitted to me by the B.B.C. I cannot anticipate my conclusions, but any general review of broadcasting would be bound to cover the question.

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