ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE PRESS

HC Deb 17 July 1969 vol 787 cc190-1W

Q7. Mr. Marten

asked the Prime Minister if, in view of recent merger proposals in the newspaper industry, he will now recommend the setting up of a Royal Commission on the Press.

Q12. Mr. Winnick

asked the Prime Minister in view of the latest developments in the newspaper industry, if he will give further consideration to the setting up of a Royal Commission on the Press.

Q18. Mr. Moonman

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the declining number of newspapers, he will hold discussions with newspaper proprietors on the matter with a view to the appointment of a committee of inquiry.

The Prime Minister

I do not think that a further general inquiry would serve a useful purpose at this time.