Lord Chelwoodasked Her Majesty's Government:
What progress has been made with their plans for direct broadcasting by satellite (DBS) of radio and television programmes to the Soviet Union and the countries of Eastern and Central Europe, whether these have now been co-ordinated with other NATO countries, and when the first transmissions will take place.
§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Young)We have no plans for direct broadcasting by satellite (DBS) of radio and television programmes to the Soviet Union and countries in Eastern and Central Europe.