§ Major Beamishasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the poor television reception in the Lewes constituency, and the disappointment that the permanent television mast at Rowridge, Isle of Wight, which the British Broadcasting Corporation had hoped to complete by the end of 1955, has not yet been completed; what is the cause of this delay; when it will be overcome; and what steps are being taken to improve reception in the area in question.
Dr. HillI am aware that television reception in the Lewes area is not satisfactory. The B.B.C. informs me that the delay in completing the new mast at Row-ridge is due to late delivery of equipment. It should be completed in May and will give improved reception in Lewes. There should also be some improvement when the new Crystal Palace station is brought into service with its temporary mast within the next few months, and still further improvement when the permanent mast there is ready about May, 1957.