HC Deb 16 February 1967 vol 741 cc790-1
47. Mr. Jopling

asked the Postmaster-General what proportion of the population will he able to receive Radio 247; and whether he is satisfied with the quality of the reception on the 247 metre wavelength.

Mr. Edward Short

The B.B.C. expects the popular music programme to be available to about 80 per cent. of the population by day, but to rather less after dark when, regrettably, interference from the continent becomes significant.

Mr. Jopling

Is the Postmaster-General aware that that waveband is also used by Radio Albania, which I understand causes considerable interference, particularly at night, and is he satisfied that that will not be serious?

Mr. Short

Radio Albania is becoming quite a serious matter. We are making all the representations we can to try to do something about it.