Closure of Newspapers

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 2 December 1960.

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Photo of Mr Francis Noel-Baker Mr Francis Noel-Baker , Swindon 12:00, 2 December 1960

Would the hon. Gentleman consider the following proposition? This may be true in America where editorial comment is allowed, but in this country it is vetoed by the terms of the Charter of the B.B.C. and of the Independent Television Authority. There is no expression of editorial views as such on any network.