§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked 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. LyonThe hon. Member should await a further statement.
§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked 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. LyonAs soon as practicable.
§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked 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. LyonWe hope that the committee will report in about two and a half years.
§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked 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. LyonIn the summer. The Crawford Committee's report will make a valuable contribution to the Annan Committee's work.