HC Deb 08 December 1965 vol 722 c97W
68. Mr. Ioan L. Evans

asked the Postmaster-General if he will introduce legislation to deal with proposed pirate television.

82. Mr. Jenkins

asked the Postmaster-General when he will introduce legislation to prohibit pirate radio and television; and what steps other European countries have taken in this respect.

Mr. Benn

Legislation against pirate radio and television will be introduced as soon as practicable. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Belgium have already enacted such legislation. France, Greece, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, as signatories of the European Agreement, also intend to introduce legislation.