§ Mr. Gorstasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether, in view of his predecessor's assurances given on 12th April 1972 during the Report stage of the Sound Broadcasting Bill, he will ensure that no music is broadcast by the London News Station.
§ Sir J. EdenNo. My right hon. Friend's statement described the general nature of the station's service. A complete ban on all music would be too restrictive: for example, it would prevent the broadcasting of the National Anthem.
§ Mr. Gorstasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications why he will not publish a frequency allocation plan for commercial local broadcasting in the United Kingdom.
§ Sir J. EdenIt is not my practice to publish provisional frequency allocation plans but to approve technical proposals for stations as they are put to me by the BBC and the IBA.