§ Mr. Hall-Caineasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that it is proposed to close down the television broadcasting service for three weeks, in view of the fact that there is no possibility of providing holidays for the staff concerned without such action; and whether in view of the importance of developing this service, he is satisfied that adequate funds are available for its operation?
§ Major TryonSome weeks ago I approved a proposal made by the British Broadcasting Corporation and concurred in by the Television Advisory Committee that, with a view to facilitate certain structural alterations at the Alexandra Palace Station and to permit of an overhaul of the equipment, television transmissions should be suspended for a period of three weeks beginning on the 26th July. The question whether the Corporation's income is adequate for the conduct of the service entrusted to them, including the television service, is at present under consideration.