HC Deb 17 July 1957 vol 573 c1126
22. . Sir I. Fraser

asked the Postmaster-General how many television licences there were in 1951 and in 1956, respectively, in the Lancaster and Morecambe Head Office area and in the Ulverston Head Office area combined.

Mr. K. Thompson

At the end of 1951, the figure was 1,088 and at the end of 1956, 18,253.

Sir I. Fraser

Is that not very good progress?

Mr. Thompson

It is very good progress, and it is in line with progress throughout the country.