HC Deb 23 November 1967 vol 754 c398W
47. Mr. Fortescue

asked the Postmaster-General what official communication he has received from the British Broadcasting Corporation regarding restrictions on broadcasts from local radio stations by Members of Parliament or local councillors on political matters.

49. Mr. Tilney

asked the Postmaster-General what undertaking he has received from the British Broadcasting Corporation regarding the rules for political discussion which will be applied in local radio stations and in particular on Merseyside Radio.

Mr. Edward Short

None. The Corporation are of course already under a duty to treat controversial subjects with due impartiality. This duty applies to broadcasts from local stations just as it applies to the B.B.C.'s national and regional broadcasts.