HC Deb 27 May 1965 vol 713 cc123-4W
49. Sir D. Glover

asked the Postmaster-General, in view of public concern, if he will take steps to set up a committee of inquiry into the financial structure of the public bodies responsible for the television and radio channels.

50. Mr. Dance

asked the Postmaster-General if, in view of the financial situation of the British Broadcasting Corporation as stated by the Director General, he will take steps to hold a committee of inquiry into the Corporation's finances.

Mr. Benn

I would refer the hon. Members to the statement I made to the House on 14th April in which I announced that, as part of its wider review of broadcasting policy, the Government would be giving further study to the problems of broadcasting finance, and asking the B.B.C. to co-operate with this review. This is proceeding.