17 MARCH 1984, Page 22

Si Some time ago a wleaision advertisement from the Sperranir

was refused by the Independent Cv onni '.1111311 Authority_ This was in accordance with the 111A's definition of *politic& which they applied to the Spoliator. We are now seTim advettilements on television and radio from the GLC which are designed to impress the pubic that the GLC is a worthwhile organisation and should, therefore. be kept in etristenne_ The are part of a unultii- m0fion-pround campaign at the ratepayers' evense,

These GLC adiTentisements are dearly political using the IBA's definition, first because the GLC i3 an ier23112isidico that comments upon grwernmeint. Second, abe advertisements themselves have a padricall

motive. Surely the IBA is not prepared to allow the rules to be bent for the GLC and to exude theSperraior_ Also, I might add with seltinteresi. Aims of indusry! Mich /wens

Director,

Aims of indtuar),,

40 I3ouglux Street.

London V1C1