§ Mr. FisherTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what powers the radio authority will have to prevent advertising or sponsorship influencing the editorial output of stations.
§ Mr. RentonWe envisage that the legislative proposals which my right hon. Friend will bring before Parliament will include provision for the radio authority to issue a code of practice covering these matters, adherence to which will be a licence condition.
§ Mr. FisherTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the radio authority will have regional offices to supervise and monitor community radio stations.
§ Mr. RentonThis will be a matter for the radio authority.