HC Deb 31 July 1964 vol 699 c464W
116. Sir H. Oakshott

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement about televising and broadcasting the State Opening of the first Session of the new Parliament.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to give Her consent to a proposal, which has the support of the Government and of the Opposition, that the State Opening of Parliament this year should be televised and broadcast.

The arrangements, which are being concerted with the Lord Great Chamberlain, will be similar to those made for televising the ceremony in 1958.