HC Deb 12 January 1978 vol 941 c827W
26. Mr. Lawrence

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he proposes to take any steps to implement the United Nations demand that the British Broadcasting Corporation transmit anti-apartheid propaganda.

Mr. Luard

The best way for the United Nations to achieve its aims on this question is for their representatives to speak to the BBC direct. A United Nations representative will be calling on the BBC later this month to discuss the matter. We have made clear the BBC's independence in determining the content of its broadcasts.

Forward to