§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will take account in his review of broadcasting restrictions applying in the United Kingdom of the guidelines, issued on 20 January to Radio Telefis Eireann staff, and now applying to broadcasting in the Irish Republic; when he expects to complete his review of broadcasting restrictions; and if he will list the individuals and organisations which he has invited to submit views to him and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeThe outcome of the review will be announced very shortly. I do not propose to take special account of guidelines issued by RTE. I have taken account of the views of the broadcasting regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom, of all the main broadcasters themselves, and of those organisations including the NUJ which have directly approached my Department. I have not invited any individuals to submit views.