HC Deb 20 October 1971 vol 823 c118W
Mr. Fowler

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what recent representations he has received on the establishment of a broadcasting council; and what replies he has made.

Mr. Chataway

I have received 27 requests this year for a broadcasting council. I have replied that the B.B.C. Governors and the I.T.A. Members are appointed as trustees for the public and that there is not much attraction in the idea of appointing a further public body to oversee their activities.

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