HC Deb 24 November 1972 vol 846 cc515-6W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will ask the Select Committee on House of Commons Services to look at the possibility of broadcasting on radio the proceedings of the House, and, if appropriate, to ask the House to consider a recommendation to this effect.

Mr. Prior

I do not consider this would be appropriate in view of the recent rejection by the House on 19th October of the proposal for an experiment in the public broadcasting of its proceedings by sound and television.

Mr. Deakins

asked the Lord President of the Council what consideration has been given by the Select Committee on House of Commons Services to the broadcasting on television of proceedings in Standing and Select Committees.

Mr. Prior

The Services Committee has not considered specifically the televising of proceedings in Standing or Select Committees. It would not now seem appropriate to do so in view of the recent rejection by the House on 19th October of the proposal for an experiment in the public broadcasting of its proceedings by sound and television.