§ 83. Mr. J. Lewisasked the Assistant Postmaster-General what reports have been submitted to him during this year by the Television Advisory Committee.
§ Mr. BurkeThe first report of the Television Advisory Committee was rendered in February last to the Minister of Information, who was at that time responsible for Broadcasting matters. My noble Friend has since received two further reports from the Committee, in July and in December.
§ 84. Mr. J. Lewisasked the Assistant Postmaster-General when the next television station is to be opened and in what town.
§ Mr. BurkeAs announced by my noble Friend in opening the London television service in June of this year and as recommended by the Hankey Committee, it is proposed that the next Television Station should be opened in Birmingham. I regret that no forecast of the date of opening can be made as yet, but it is unlikely to be earlier than two years hence.
§ Mr. J. Lewisasked the Assistant Postmaster-General what technical progress he has to report on the television services; and how often the Technical Sub-Committee has met since 1st January, 1946.
§ Mr. BurkeBefore public transmissions recommenced, improvements in the apparatus were introduced to give a better quality of picture. The Post Office Engineering Department is developing means of relaying transmissions to the provinces by coaxial cable and radio 387W links. The Television Advisory Committee investigates proposals for technical improvements put forward by the radio industry. The Sub-Committee has met twice since 1st January, but technical questions are also considered by the full Committee, which has met 16 times this year.