HC Deb 04 February 1948 vol 446 cc290-1W
97. Mr. H. D. Hughes

asked the Postmaster-General what he estimates would be the cost of fuel and power incurred in allowing the B.B.C. to resume broadcasting until midnight; why the B.B.C.'s recent request to resume this service was rejected; and if he is prepared to reconsider this matter.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

The direct cost in the transmitters and receiving sets is estimated at approximately 60 tons of fuel per day. The indirect cost in domestic heat and light cannot be calculated but would probably be greater. The B.B.C.'s recent request was rejected in view of the general fuel situation, and I think it is too early to reconsider the matter.