§ Q15. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister what is the practice of his administration with regard to the receipt by Ministers of fees for broadcasts on radio and television.
§ The Prime MinisterPrecisely that of previous Administrations. Ministers do not accept payment for broadcasts by sound or television unless it is quite clear, and will be clear to the audience, that they are speaking in a private capacity 191W on subjects which have no connection with their Ministerial duties. Such occasions are very rare.