§ 78. Mr. Alexander W. Lyonasked the Postmaster-General whether he will introduce legislation to establish rules which television interviewers will be required to observe when questioning individuals before selected audiences who are then invited to pass judgment on the individual's behaviour or actions.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe content of programmes is a matter for the broadcasting authorities. Nevertheless, that is not to say that I in common with hon. Members generally do not have views about the content of programmes.
My hon. Friend can be assured that the broadcasting authorities are fully aware of the issues in the kind of programmes to which he refers.