§ Dr. Winstanleyasked the Postmaster-General what steps he has taken to ensure the maintenance of political balance and the proper representation of minority opinion in programmes broadcast by the new local radio stations; who will be responsible for monitoring and otherwise supervising such programmes; and to whom complaints should be addressed.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe service is to be provided by the B.B.C. who are under a general duty to ensure that programmes maintain a high general standard in all respects, and proper balance and wide range in their subject matter; and to treat controversial subjects with due impartiality. The Corporation's station manager will be responsible, with the general guidance and support of the local Broadcasting Council, for the supervision of the programmes transmitted from the station under his management. Complaints about them should be referred to him.