HC Deb 26 January 1949 vol 460 c147W
127. Mr. Cooper-Key

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction of the listeners in the area of Hastings, particularly, and some parts of East Sussex, generally, with the bad reception from the B.B.C. transmitters; what is the reason for this bad reception; what steps are being taken to rectify it; and by what date.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

These places are on the fringes of the areas normally covered by the B.B.C. Home and Light programme transmitters, and after sunset reception is subject to some fading and interference. In fringe areas better results are obtained if good sets equipped with automatic volume control and good outdoor aerials are used.