HC Deb 23 June 1988 vol 135 cc671-2W
34. Mr. McCrindle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received seeking an extension of the Broadcasting Standards Council's terms of reference to cover television current affairs and news programmes.

Mr. Renton

Various representations have been received about the sort of programmes on which the Broadcasting Standards Council should concentrate. The main purpose of the council is to act as a focus for public concern about violence and sex on television.