§ 84. Mr. Englishasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether he will now make a statement on the future of local radio.
§ 88. Mr. Gorstasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what discussions he has had during the summer adjournment on the future of commercial local radio; and whether he will make a statement.
§ 90. Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if he will ensure that local commercial radio is organised on a regional and not a narrow local basis.
§ Mr. ChatawayI am giving close consideration to all aspects of the establishment of a system of local commercial radio. I have been meeting a great variety of interested parties, and I hope to be able to put my proposals before the House in the New Year.