§ 56. Mr. Kirbyasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that dealers in wireless sets and equipment in the North of England complain that they are suffering a serious restriction in trade, as compared to dealers in the London area, by reason of the fact that they have no field for the sale of television sets and equipment as have dealers in the London area; and whether he has received from dealers in the north any representations on this subject, and what was the nature of his reply?
§ Sir W. WomersleyI have received representations from various quarters concerning the desirability of extending the television service to provincial centres. There are alternative methods of extending the service, and their respective merits 986 and costs are being actively investigated; but no decision has yet been reached. The various interests which have made representations have been informed accordingly.
§ Mr. KirbyWould the hon. Member use his influence with the British Broadcasting Corporation in order to hasten the extension of television services?
§ Sir W. WomersleyMy right hon. Friend the Postmaster-General is very anxious to do all he can to get it into operation as soon as possible.
§ Sir W. WomersleyThat would be a very difficult matter.