§ 17. Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Postmaster-General what requests he has received from the British Broadcasting Corporation and the Independent Television Authority for assistance in enabling the full resumption of television transmissions in Yorkshire; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. StonehouseNone, Sir.
§ Mr. WainwrightIn the event of receiving requests, will the Minister beat in mind that there is inevitably only a small body of knowledge in this country or in Europe of the problems of extremely high structures operating under very difficult climatic conditions? Will he undertake, if asked, to marshall the resources of the Government to help?
§ Mr. StonehouseWe have not been formally asked for assistance, but of course the assistance of the Post Office is available. We hope very much that full transmission by Yorkshire T.V. will be resumed very soon.
§ Mr. BryanWould the right hon. Gentleman take this opportunity of giving any further news about the situation in Yorkshire? For instance, has he any news when the new 680 ft. mast will be put up?
§ Mr. StonehouseWe hope that it will be put up and be effective within two months.