HC Deb 13 June 1951 vol 488 c183W
74. Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewing

asked the Postmaster-General if he will ensure that future mobile services are not granted licences to operate in the waveband 88–100 megacycles, since otherwise this wave band, internationally agreed for broad casting, will not accommodate the stations required for adequate coverage of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Ness Edwards

Although this waveband is allocated generally for the use of broadcasting services in Europe, the regulations provide for exceptions. Fire and police services in this country are licensed to operate in the band 95–100 megacycles. I am aware of the importance of the point made by the hon. Member and will bear it in mind in future planning of the use of various wavebands.