HC Deb 06 February 1962 vol 653 c42W
78. Mr. McCann

asked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the deterioration of programmes due to the dispute between the Independent Television Authority and its artistes, he will consider reducing the cost of the television licence fee.

Miss Pike

No part of the television licence revenue is passed to the Independent Television Authority. Under the Television Act it is the duty of the I.T.A. to satisfy itself so far as possible that its programmes maintain a proper balance in their subject matter and are of a high general standard of quality. The Authority tells my right hon. Friend that the provisions of the Television Act are being complied with.