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23-JUL-1991 14:43

INFO DEPT. FOO

HUTCHISON AND BBC WORLD SERVICE TELEVISION (WSTV)

POINTS TO MAKE

071 210 6270

P.03

- We warmly welcome the proposed agreement between Hutchvision and BBC World Service Television.

We want to see good accurate and objective news programmes made freely available to the widest possible audience.

(DEFENSIVE)

We have to maintain an even-handed approach as between the various British commercial television companies in the field.

Broadcasting restrictions on Cantonese are a matter for the Hong Kong authorities.