§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Postmaster-General if he will give a direction under the Licence and Agreement to the British Broadcasting Corporation to refrain from broadcasting programmes showing hanging scenes on television during hours when children are watching, such as those shown on 5th December in "The Monroes"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Edward ShortNo. Successive Governments have reaffirmed as fundamental the principle that the broadcasting authorities are independent in matters of programme content. I am sure the B.B.C. will take note of the hon. Member's view.