§ 24. Mr. Ian Gilmourasked the Postmaster-General what effect Radio Albania is having on the reception of British Broadcasting Corporation sound broadcasts.
§ Mr. Edward ShortRadio Albania is causing severe interference after dark to the B.B.C. Light Programme broadcast on 247 metres from the Brookmans Park, Moorside Edge and Newcastle transmitters. It causes somewhat less interference to transmissions on 247 metres from other B.B.C. stations.
§ Mr. GilmourWhat steps is the hon. Gentleman taking to ensure that European transmissions do not interfere with broadcasts from this country?
§ Mr. ShortWe are in a difficulty here, because we have no diplomatic relations with Albania. Any diplomatic approach must be made through the French Government. The Post Office has written to this station on the technical level, but so far we have not received a reply.
§ Mr. RowlandWould my right hon. Friend say why he thinks that some hon. Members opposite are so concerned about interference by Radio Albania and are so little concerned with interference caused by pirate stations about which nine European stations have complaints?