§ Mr. Masonasked the Postmaster-General what consideration he gave to methods of testing public demand for pay-television other than that of selected viewers in selected areas; and whether, in the case of a positive reaction in favour in a test area, he intends automatically to grant a permanent licence.
§ Mr. BevinsSince the service is unknown in this country I take the view that nothing short of an experiment in the field would have any real value.
The question of a permanent service must be considered in the light of the experiment as a whole.
§ Mr. Masonasked the Postmaster-General whether any code of conduct is 18W to be imposed upon pay television licensees during their experimental period.
§ Mr. BevinsSuch conditions as I consider necessary will be imposed on pay-television operators by means of my licence.
§ Mr. Masonasked the Postmaster-General what is the expected rental from pay-television licensees for the use of Post Office equipment and wire distribution system.
§ Mr. BevinsIt is not my present intention that wire distribution networks should be established by the Post Office. In so far as pay-television licensees may require the use of Post Office telecommunication facilities the appropriate charges will be made.