HC Deb 26 October 1966 vol 734 cc1010-1
20. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Postmaster-General what steps he will take to improve the reception and stop the interference of British Broadcasting Corporation programmes in the Crediton, Newton St. Cyres area of Devon.

Mr. Joseph Slater

The B.B.C. tells me that, in these areas, its services are not particularly liable to interference and that reception of them should be generally satisfactory. If, however, the hon. Gentleman would let me have details of the interference to which he refers, I will gladly have it investigated.

Mr. Mills

Would not the hon. Gentleman agree that in 1966 it is about time that every area was able to receive adequate coverage of B.B.C. programmes? Will he bear in mind that many viewers, particularly in bad areas, would rather be able to see B.B.C. programmes than, say, a programme via Early Bird from Australia?

Mr. Slater

I agree with the hon. Gentleman's sentiments, but I am given to understand that the B.B.C. is doing everything it possibly can in this regard.