HC Deb 17 July 1962 vol 663 c27W
37. Mr. Mason

asked the Postmaster-General when he proposes to give formal authorisation to the British Broadcasting Corporation to start the development and production of its second television channel.

Mr. Bevins

As the hon. Member knows, the White Paper on Broadcasting declares the Government's intention to authorise the B.B.C. to put out a second television programme. Discussions with the B.B.C. are now starting, and formal authorisation will follow in due course.