HC Deb 24 April 1975 vol 890 cc362-3W
Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to provide television receivers for the entertainment of crew members of Her Majesty's ships.

Mr. Judd

Approval has recently been given for public funds to bear the cost of installing colour receivers in communal areas such as ratings' dining halls and wardrooms in all Her Majesty's ships expected to be in service in 1980.

Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to permit the use of television receivers for the entertainment of crew members in cases where it is not their policy to provide television receivers.

Mr. Judd

Yes, so long as space and administrative requirements permit.

Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the subject of the use of television receivers for the entertainment of crew members is consistent as regards (a) Her Majesty's surface ships, and (b) Her Majesty's submarines.

Mr. Judd

Yes, but for practical reasons television viewing in submarines is normally only possible in harbour.