§ 26. Mr. Lawrenceasked 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. LuardThe 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.