HC Deb 30 June 1969 vol 786 cc46-7W
Mr. Whitaker

asked the Postmaster General how many people in Great Britain are unable to receive B.B.C. 2 television; what further transmitters for B.B.C. 2 will be opened and on which dates; and how many people will each serve.

Mr. Joseph Slater

The B.B.C. tells me that 13.5 million people in Great Britain cannot receive B.B.C. 2 at present. The following table shows the plans that have been announced for main stations, the approximate dates of opening and the numbers of people expected to be served from each main station and its associated relay stations. Plans beyond 1973 have not yet been announced.

LIST OF B.B.C. 2 STATIONS—JUNE 1968
TABLE
Main Station Population Served (000's) Expected to Open
Angus 300 July, 1969
Bilsdale West Moor 750 Autumn, 1969
Caradon Hill 400 July, 1969
Craigkelly 400 August, 1969
Hampshire 550 1970
Heathfield 250 1970
Limavady 150 1970
Mendip 650 Autumn, 1969
Moel-y-Parc 100 July, 1969
Sandy Heath 900 July, 1969
Ayrshire 300 1972
Blaen Plwf 30 1970
Caldbeck 300 1971
Carmarthenshire 200 1971
Dumbartonshire 170 1973
North Kent 270 1972
Presely 120 1973
Ridge Hill 450 1972
Rosemarkie 90 1970
Selkirk 40 1972
South Devon 200 1973
Shropshire 160 Unknown
Stockland Hill 400 1971
Redruth 100 1970
West Sussex 130 1973