HC Deb 03 May 1974 vol 872 c267W
Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many members he intends to appoint to the Annan Committee of Inquiry into Broadcasting; and whether they will be representative of all aspects of broadcasting.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

The hon. Member should await a further statement.

Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he proposes to bring forward legislation to extend the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act 1973 to 1979 and make similar provision for the BBC Charter.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

As soon as practicable.

Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what indication he can give of the time that the Annan Committee will take to complete its inquiries.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

We hope that the committee will report in about two and a half years.

Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he now expects the Crawford Committee to make its final report; and whether the Annan Committee will be enabled to cover the same ground.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

In the summer. The Crawford Committee's report will make a valuable contribution to the Annan Committee's work.