HC Deb 27 July 1949 vol 467 cc2448-9
8. Dr. Broughton

asked the Postmaster-General the approximate date on which television broadcasts will begin in Yorkshire.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

I regret that I cannot give a date at present; but it is unlikely to be less than two years hence.

Dr. Broughton

As many people in Yorkshire and Lancashire would like to have television in their homes and clubs, will my right hon. Friend give an assurance that he will keep a close watch on the construction of the new broadcasting station, so that it will be brought into operation as soon as possible?

Mr. Paling

Yes; the sooner it is brought into operation the better I shall be pleased.

Mr. Rankin

Will my right hon. Friend also keep in mind the fact that there are a great many people in Scotland in the same position?

Mr. Speaker

I did not know that Scotland was in Yorkshire. This Question relates to Yorkshire.

Sir R. Ross

Could the Postmaster-General circulate a list of approximate times by which the various areas in the United Kingdom are likely to get television?

Mr. Paling

I do not think we are at that point yet.