31 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many local radio stations are exceeding the requirement that 20 per cent of broadcasting time be devoted to news and current affairs programmes, there is a strong demand for this kind of programming and that there is a need for an adjustment of current broadcasting legislation to facilitate local radio stations in meeting the substantial costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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31 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many local radio stations are exceeding the requirement that 20 per cent of broadcasting time be devoted to news and current affairs programmes, there is a strong demand for this kind of programming and that there is a need for an adjustment of current broadcasting legislation to facilitate local radio stations in meeting the substantial costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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