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He continued that a number of suggestions came up during the
survey, one of which was to lengthen the five-minute programme.
"We view this as a compliment to us. However
we think that
The survey
five minutes is just right for this type of programme.
demonstrates that we are on the right line, people are interested in
public affairs and they want to see more programmes of this kind.
"With the advent of Mr. Kerr and his journalistic background,
we shall be looking into the possibility of producing more public affairs
programmes which will, if possible, even be better than our current ones,
he said.
The survey also showed that Viewpoint had maintained a "fair
and balanced stance.
IT
Most of the people interviewed during the survey expressed their
liking for the critical and analytical approach of the programme, Mr.
Duffy said.
Note to Editors: Copies of Mr. Kerr's photographs are boxed
for collection,