HC Deb 10 March 1966 vol 725 c639W
Sir G. de Freitas

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will make a statement about televising and broadcasting the State Opening of the first Session of the new Parliament.

Mr. Bowden

Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to give her consent to a proposal, which has the support of the Government and of the Opposition, that the State Opening of Parliament this year should be broadcast in television and sound. The arrangements are being concerted with the Lord Great Chamberlain.