§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now authorise the BBC to undertake immediate research projects to develop less expensive alternative methods of extending UHF television reception to areas of the country containing steepsided valleys.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonMy right hon. Friend has no plans to impose research priorities on the BBC. The possibility of developing less expensive methods of extending UHF coverage is constantly being explored by the broadcasting interests but no cheaper technology has yet been devised.