§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to provide for a mandatory system of licensing of new audio and audio-visual recordings for broadcasting or public performance.
§ Mr. MellorWe see no necessity in view of the controls which already exist under broadcasting legislation, the Video Recordings Act 1984 and the Obscene Publications Act.
§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received on the playing of obscene, indecent or violent records by radio stations; and will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorNone. The IBA and the BBC are responsible for ensuring that their respective broadcasting services meet acceptable standards.