asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the British Broadcasting Company is able, after paying a dividend of 7½ per cent., to carry over nearly £80,000; whether he is aware that his predecessor agreed to the division of £2,000 of a previous surplus between the directors of the Broadcasting Company in addition to their normal fees; and whether he will give an assurance that no such bonus will be agreed to during the present year?

The answer to the first two parts of the hon. Member's question is in the affirmative. With regard to the last part, I understand that no such bonus has been suggested or is contemplated.