B.B.C.2 Reception (North East)

HC Deb 23 November 1967 vol 754 cc397-8W

44. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the dissatisfaction in the North East at the poor reception of B.B.C.2; and what he proposes to do to improve it.

Mr. Joseph Slater

The B.B.C. tells me that, within the coverage area of their transmitter at Pontop Pike, reception of B.B.C.2, with its colour content, should be generally satisfactory. The coverage area will extend with the opening of a further main station at Bilsdale towards the end of next year; and of relay stations at Hexham next year and Fenham later.