HC Deb 16 March 1989 vol 149 c296W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will instruct the Independent Broadcasting Authority to withdraw the current advertising campaign relating to drugs on independent commercial radio stations to ensure that foul language is not used on the air.

Mr. Renton

No. Under section 9 of the Broadcasting Act 1981, the Independent Broadcasting Authority has responsibility for drawing up a code of advertising standards and practice and for ensuring that programme contracts comply with it.