§ 27. Commander Donaldsonasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the concern in the borders of Scotland regarding the poor television reception of the British Broadcasting Corporation; and, in view of the erection of the new station mast at Ashkirk Hill, near Selkirk, some months ago, when improved services may be expected in the greater border area.
§ Mr. BevinsYes, Sir. The B.B.C. hopes to open its Ashkirk television and VHF sound station next month. I am glad to say that the new station will bring B.B.C. television to 70,000 new viewers, and will improve reception for another 30,000 people.
§ Commander DonaldsonI thank my right hon. Friend for that Answer. Without wishing to appear ungracious and while I am very grateful to him, may I ask him whether he is not aware that this matter has been constantly raised since 1951 when my right hon. Friend the Member for Luton (Dr. Hill) was Postmaster-General, that it has been causing 1129 increasing concern in my three counties and counties adjacent thereto, and that is is heart-warming that the Government have done something to improve matters, especially as they are worried about the possible closure of railway services?