Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles (Radio and Television Transmissions)

HC Deb 27 October 1971 vol 823 cc346-7W

92. Mr. David Steel

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications on what dates he now expects BBC2 transmissions and colour transmissions from the British Broadcasting Corporation and independent television to be available in the counties of Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles.

Mr. Chataway

The B.B.C. and the I.T.A., who are primarily responsible for the extension of their services, tell me that U.H.F. transmissions in colour of I.T.V. programmes are expected to start from the Selkirk station in 1972. Those of B.B.C.1 and B.B.C.2 are planned to begin during 1973. These new transmissions will reach parts of the counties of Roxburgh and Selkirk but not into Peebles.