Television Broadcasts: Audibility

Debate between Baroness Rawlings and Lord Ashton of Hyde

Tuesday 4th April 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Ashton of Hyde]

That is exactly the sort of thing the Government should not make a decision on.

[Baroness Rawlings (Con)]

My Lords, as many noble Lords may look after elderly people, they will know that television is a great companion. Will the Minister agree that many young actors and people in general do not enunciate clearly—I am afraid that I take issue with the previous speaker—and not as clearly as the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, did, when you could hear even his softest tone? Elocution and language are so important. Will the Minister agree that if people spoke more clearly, there would be less misunderstanding and less trouble in the world?

[Lord Ashton of Hyde]

My Lords, I am not an expert on enunciation, but I am told that it is all to do with your diaphragm.