British Broadcasting Corporation and Independent Television Authority (Programmes)

HC Deb 04 August 1965 vol 717 cc322-3W

46. Mr. Allaun

asked the Postmaster-General if he will introduce legislation to ensure that the British Broadcasting Corporation and the Independent Television Authority avoid the continued and deliberate coincidence of similar programmes.

Mr. Benn

The idea is incompatible with that of two independent and competing broadcasting organisations.

47. Mr. Allaun

asked the Postmaster-General if he will direct the British Broadcasting Corporation and the Independent Television Authority not to broadcast material at weekends which falls below the standards maintained during the remainder of the week.

Mr. Benn

Programme content is a matter for the broadcasting organisations.