§ 73. Sir R. Glynasked the Postmaster-General if he will make a further statement concerning the proposed radio station in the neighbourhood of White Horse Hill on the Berkshire Downs.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingSince my previous reply on this subject, I myself visited White Horse Hill. Having seen the proposed site for the television station and the general surroundings, I agree that we should locate the station elsewhere and I have given instructions accordingly.
§ Mr. DribergWhile welcoming this decision very warmly, and realising that the original blunder was made before my right hon. Friend went to the Post Office, may I ask what steps are being taken to prevent this kind of thing happening again?
§ Mr. PalingI have not had much of a chance to do anything besides this since I took office, but I propose to look into the general arrangments.
§ Sir R. GlynMay I thank the Postmaster-General for his prompt action in 433 going down there, and may I ask him whether it is possible, in future, for consultations to take place with the Ordnance Survey to see that triangulation can be done in a more simple way than this?
§ Captain CrookshankWill the right hon. Gentleman also inform the Minister of Town and Country Planning of this decision, and tell him that there is no harm done in changing an opinion in deference to public opinion?