TELEVISION

Mr William Tan asked the Chief Secretary whether the Government will take early steps to promote and operate television in the same way as broadcasting is by Radio Malaya of Singapore; or whether the Government will allow private enterprise to establish such a service.

Mr A. A. Williams: Government is not at present prepared to spend public money on the operation of a television service, in view of the heavy financial commitments required on social services.

Government is prepared to consider any proposition put forward regarding the establishment of a television service by private enterprise.