asked the Postmaster-General whether all the contracts entered into by the British Broadcasting Corporation are put out to public tender from time to time?

I am informed by the British Broadcasting Corporation that its normal practice is to invite competitive tenders for its requirements from firms likely to be able to supply them.

Is my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that in all quarters of the House there is a desire to have a far greater knowledge of the working of the B.B.C.? Does he think that the attitude with regard to enlistments in the Territorial Force adopted by the B.B.C. is really helpful? Does he know what the B.B.C. did on 7th May?