§ 88. Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if he will convene a meeting of the British Broadcasting Corporation and representatives of Independent Television to discuss a voluntary pause in reports of items involving violence where such reports might have the effect of continuing or increasing the violence.
§ 90. Mr. Critchleyasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if he will convene a meeting of the British Broadcasting Corporation and representatives 25W of Independent Television to discuss a voluntary pause in reports of items involving violence where such reports might act as an invitement to violence.
§ Mr. ChatawayNo. The B.B.C. and the I.T.A. are responsible for their programmes and it would not be right for me to intervene. Both authorities are very conscious of the importance of reporting news in a responsible manner.