§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord President of the Council what would be the estimated costs involved in making the necessary facilities available for the televising of the proceedings of Parliament; and whether, in view of the need for restraint upon public expenditure he will give an assurance that Her Majesty's Government will refuse to support any proposed expenditure in connection with 413W televising the proceedings of the House for at least 12 months.
§ Mr. CrossmanI would refer to the First Report from the Select Committee on Broadcasting, etc., of Proceedings in the House of Commons, published yesterday, which included estimates of costs of broadcasting proceedings. The recommendations in this Report are being considered and the House will have, in due course, the opportunity of discussing the matter.