§ 59. Sir C. Taylorasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that B.B.C.1 television reception is very bad in the Eastbourne area, and that B.B.C.2 reception is not available; and what steps are being taken to improve these services, in view of the fact that independent television have already done so.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe B.B.C. tells me that, though there may be some pockets of poor reception in the area surrounding Eastbourne, in the town itself viewers should receive B.B.C.1 satisfactorily on Channel 5 from the Eastbourne relay station, provided they install suitable aerials properly. As to B.B.C.2, the Corporation is planning a main UHF station to bring the service to Sussex; but it is too early to say what coverage it will attain.
§ Sir C. TaylorCan the hon. Gentleman say when the new station will begin operating?
§ Mr. SlaterI am not in a position to give that information.