§ 94. Mr. Masonasked the Postmaster-General how many companies have applied for independent television licences, giving their names and the regions for which they applied; what mergers he has agreed upon;whether it is his intention to suggest to the successful licensees that a re-zoning of independent television coverage is desirable; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BevinsThe hon. Member will no doubt have seen the information published by the I.T.A. about the number of applications in respect of each of their contracts. But all these are matters for the Authority under the Television Acts of 1954 and 1963.