§ Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieuasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the proposed closure of another national journal, he will recommend the appointment of a Royal Commission on the workings of the national newspaper industry.
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§ Mr. RidleyI have been asked to reply.
No. As my center hon. Friend made clear in answering Questions on 9th March about the closure of the Daily Sketch, we do not think the national newspaper industry needs another outside inquiry.