§ 65. Mr. Marloweasked the Assistant Postmaster-General why preference is being given to the northern counties in the provision of television facilities; whether he is aware of the widespread dissatisfaction along the south coast at television reception there; and when the Isle of Wight station, designed for the purpose of overcoming this poor reception, will be in operation.
§ Mr. GammansWhen it is possible to extend the television service, my noble Friend proposes to give priority to Pontop Pike because it will serve more people than any of the other low power stations and will need the least expenditure of men and materials on providing Post Office communicating links. I regret that, at present, I am unable to say when any of the stations can be provided.