§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will take appropriate action in relation to the Channel 4 television series, "How we Learned to Ski", funded by Peter Stuyvesant Travel in relation to contravention of section 8(6) of the Broadcasting Act 1981; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdThe IBA is responsible for ensuring that the programmes it broadcasts, including those on Channel 4, comply with its obligations under the Broadcasting Act 1981. It would be contrary to the practice endorsed by successive Governments for my right hon. and learned Friend to comment or take action on a particular programme.