HC Deb 18 December 1986 vol 107 cc640-1W
21. Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to seek powers to impose guidelines of conduct on the BBC.

Mr. Mellor

No. It is the responsibility of the board of governors of the BBC to set guidelines for programme makers and to see that they are properly fulfilled in the light of their public service obligations.