§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what applications he has received from television or broadcasting bodies for temporary use of public buildings for which he is responsible within 400 yards of the Palace of Westminster.
§ Mr. ChannonApplications are periodically received—several times a year—both from the B.B.C. and from Independent television companies for permission to use public buildings in the vicinity of the Palace of Westminster in connection with broadcasts on events of national importance. Each is treated on its merits. Where the purpose of the broadcast is essentially that of coverage of news or current affairs, permission is normally granted.