HC Deb 27 January 1954 vol 522 c1725
3. Colonel Clarke

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what negotiations foreign television authorities have had with him with a view to making possible direct television broadcasts to this country from the Continent.

Mr. Gammans

None, Sir.

Colonel Clarke

May I ask the Minister whether he anticipates that foreign broadcasting stations capable of making direct television broadcasts to this country are likely to be established in the fairly near future?

Mr. Gammans

I should doubt it in the fairly near future. There are considerable technical difficulties in the way.

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