HC Deb 01 August 1946 vol 426 cc1222-3
76. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether he is aware that by merging the Midland with the West Regional programmes of the B.B.C. many listeners in Monmouthshire would be out of range; and, in view of the fact that there is a large proportion of English-speaking people in this area, if he will arrange a better alternative in addition to the Welsh Regional programme.

The Assistant Postmaster-General (Mr. Burke)

My hon. Friend seems to be under some misapprehension. The merging of the B.B.C.'s West and Midland Regions would not adversely affect listeners in Monmouthshire, who should be able to receive the new programme on a wavelength of 216.8 metres as satisfactorily as they now receive the West of England programme on a wavelength of 203.5 metres. They will in addition be able to receive the Welsh programme and the Light programme as at present.