Mr. R. Duckworthasked the Postmaster-General when arrangements will be made to provide a television service for the Manchester area?
§ Major TryonThe question of extending the television service to areas outside the present range of the London station has been considered by the Television Advisory Committee, who have decided that further research is necessary on certain aspects of the problem. This research is still in progress and, until it is completed, the committee will not be in a position to make any recommendation concerning the establishment of additional television stations.
§ Mr. Joelasked the Postmaster-General when arrangements will be made to provide a television service for the Birmingham area?
§ Major TryonI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I have to-day given to my hon. Friend the Member for Moss Side (Mr. R. Duckworth).