HC Deb 24 November 1969 vol 792 c18W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if he will seek to establish a Broadcasting Council, with functions and powers similar to those of the Press Council.

Mr. Stonehouse

No. The B.B.C. and the I.T.A. are public authorities vested with responsibility for safeguarding the national interest. They are not comparable with commercial companies which produce newspapers.