Televising of the House

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:09 pm on 9 February 1988.

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Photo of Mr Eric Heffer Mr Eric Heffer , Liverpool, Walton 9:09, 9 February 1988

No, I will not give way. There may be some hon. Members, even at this stage of the debate, who have been sitting through it and who still want to make a contribution.

My dilemma is whether to abstain, to vote for the motion or against it. Even at this late hour I have not completely made up my mind. When I do, I will stick by my decision, but if there is no sign that we shall get a continuous channel of the type that I think is essential, I shall come out against the motion.