HC Deb 26 July 1966 vol 732 cc221-2W
55. Mr. Winnick

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will take steps, by legislation or otherwise, to make committee meetings of local authorities open to the Press.

Mr. Crossman

I am strongly in favour of admitting the Press and the general public to committee meetings of local authorities unless there is good reason to the contrary. But this is a matter for persuasion rather than legislation.