HC Deb 01 April 1953 vol 513 c156W
Mr. Grey

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he will make a statement on the progress of the work at Pontop Pike; and if he can now give the estimated date for the beginning of the television service.

Mr. Gammans

As already announced, work is proceeding on the B.B.C. station at Pontop Pike and on the Post Office connecting links. It is not yet possible to say when the station will be opened, but test transmissions will be started as soon as possible with a view to giving the fullest assistance to radio dealers in the installation and adjustment of television sets before Coronation Day.