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Thursday, August 23, 1973
Commenting on the fact that viewers will have a choice of five
channels within two years, Mr. Watt said that they, particularly the young
and developing, must exercise their choice in selecting programmies
thoughtfully.
At the same time, they should also divide their time between
active
passive viewing and active participation in other educational and recreational
pursuits.
Mr. Watt went on to remind television producers "to wield their
itmense power of influence responsibly!!, and urged members of the public
to exercise their right of choice and opinion to effect improvements in
programme standards.
"Provided their opinion is heard, I am sure the stations and the advertisers
vertisers will respond to their needs," he said.
With three television companies operating within the next two years,
Mr. Watt suggested that designs of public buildings in future should include
facilities to meet the specialised needs of television reporting, which
serves as the eyes and ears of the public.
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