§ 27. Mr. Simonasked the Postmaster-General how many television licences there were in the Middlesbrough area in 1951 and at the latest available date.
§ The Postmaster-General (Dr. Charles Hill)There were 1,776 television licences current in the Middlesbrough Head Office district at 31st December, 1951, and 25,307 at 31st March, 1955.
§ Mr. SimonIs it not satisfactory that the abounding prosperity on Teeside is thus reflected in the increased enjoyment of its workers?
§ Mr. ChetwyndWould it not have been a miracle if there had been many sets in that area before 1951, as the nearest station sending out television signals was nearly 200 miles away?