HC Deb 11 March 1953 vol 512 c1269
25. Mr. G. Williams

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General to what extent his regulations permit him to take action against owners of television sets which cause interference with other television sets.

Mr. Gammans

The television licence is issued on condition that the apparatus shall not cause interference with other sets; and it can be cancelled if this condition is not observed.

Mr. Williams

In that case will the Assistant Postmaster-General take action against certain sets of which I am sure he is well aware, and which cause interference unless a mechanical device is fixed to them? If he knows of the cases, will he take action so that those interfered with can enjoy their television properly?

Mr. Gammans

If my hon. Friend cares to give me actual cases, we will have them investigated.

Mr. Langford-Holt

Is the ordinary wireless set protected in the same way, because recently I brought a case to the notice of my hon. Friend and I found him a particularly unsatisfactory correspondent.

Mr. Gammans

Yes, of course they are.