§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will consider a grant-in-aid to the British Broadcasting Corporation to allow its training orchestra to survive ; what representations have been made to her about the orchestra's future ; what reply she has made; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeNo. The B.B.C. has its own resources for the responsibilities laid upon it by its Charter. The future of its training orchestra is a matter for the Corporation to determine.