Oral Answers to Questions — Broadcasting (Committee's Report).

– in the House of Commons at on 31 March 1936.

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Photo of Mr Gordon Hall Caine Mr Gordon Hall Caine , Dorset Eastern

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the charter of the British Broadcasting Corporation expires at the end of this year and the desirability of enabling the corporation to make arrangements for future developments at the earliest possible date, he will arrange to issue, if possible before Easter, a White Paper indicating to what extent the Government intend to adopt these recommendations and to provide a definite and early date for a Debate on the matter?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave on 19th March in reply to a question by the hon. Member for Shoreditch (Mr. Thurtle). It is not intended to announce the Government's proposals by issuing a White Paper.

Photo of Mr Harry Day Mr Harry Day , Southwark Central

Will the right hon. Gentleman give the House an opportunity of discussing this in the near future?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

I would welcome a discussion on the Post Office Vote, which will be a suitable occasion, and could be taken on an allotted Supply day.