HC Deb 10 March 1966 vol 725 cc641-2W
Mr. Rose

asked the Postmaster-General if he will now make a statement about the Independent Television Authority's plan for improving and extending the coverage of their services.

Mr. Benn

Yes. I have now given my approval in principle to the proposals made by the I.T.A. to build low-power relay stations in the following areas:

  1. Whitehaven.
  2. Barnstable/Bideford.
  3. Hereford/Gloucester.
  4. Bath.
  5. Ffestiniog.
  6. Llandovery.
  7. Llandrindod Wells.
  8. Bala.
  9. Abergavenny.
  10. Brecon.
  11. Rothesay.
  12. Central Ayrshire (Dalmellington/Patna/Waterside).
  13. Helensburgh.

These thirteen stations, which the I.T.A. hope to complete by 1969, are expected to bring the I.T.A.'s service for the first time to an additional 370,000 people and improve reception for some 210,000 more.

These proposals mark a further phase of the I.T.A.'s programme for extending and improving the coverage of their service. The Authority are now planning an additional group of stations.