HC Deb 04 July 1956 vol 555 c1309
17. Mr. du Cann

asked the Postmaster-General what improvement will be provided in the reception of the British Broadcasting Corporation's programmes in west Somerset by the coming into full operation of the very high frequency stations at North Hessary Tor and Wenvoe; and how soon this will be achieved.

Mr. Alport

The Wenvoe V.H.F. station, which already broadcasts the Welsh Home Service, is expected to broadcast the West of England Home Service and the Light Programme later in the summer. The station will give good service to west Somerset on all these programmes. The North Hessary Tor V.H.F. station is intended to, serve Devon and Cornwall and not Somerset

Mr. du Cann

While thanking my hon. Friend for that reply, may I ask him whether he will bear in mind that those of us who are concerned with Somerset feel sometimes that Wales gets a little more attention than Somerset does and that we shall very much appreciate and be very grateful indeed for anything he can do to improve reception in that area?