Lieut.-Colonel Dowerasked the Postmaster-General it he is aware of the bad wireless reception and distortion of sound in the Penrith area; and whether steps will be taken to improve wireless reception there.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingYes, Sir. Unfortunately the B.B.C. is unable to ensure entirely satisfactory reception of its three programmes over the whole of the country, owing to the shortage of wavelengths. Penrith is in an area where reception of the North of England Home Service is poor. Reception of the Light Programme on the long wavelength of 1,500 metres should, however, be satisfactory.