HC Deb 07 February 1955 vol 536 cc1522-3
2. Mr. Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations have been made to the East German Government about the interference by their broadcasting station with the Welsh Regional Station; and whether he will make a statement.

The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. R. H. Turton)

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on 8th November, 1954, to the hon. Member for Hastings (Mr. Cooper-Key). The matter of interference with the B.B.C.'s Welsh, North of England and London Home Services was taken up formally with the Soviet High Commissioner in Germany by the United Kingdom High Commissioner in 29th October, 1954. In his reply, the Soviet High Commissioner stated that the matter had been settled by informal conversations between United Kingdom and East German broadcasting engineers. The conversations referred to have not led to any lessening of the interference, and a further formal approach was accordingly made to the Soviet High Commissioner on 20th January.

Mr. Watkins

Will the Minister be good enough to make a statement, following the representations which were made on 20th January, when the reply is received?

Mr. Turton

I will most certainly bear that point in mind.

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