HC Deb 17 December 1956 vol 562 cc122-4W
Commander Donaldson

asked the Postmaster-General if in view of the poor wireless reception in the Scottish borders, he has any further statement to make about the establishment of a very high frequency station in the area to improve the service.

Mr. Alport

Parts of the borders will benefit from the V.H.F. stations to be opened at Sandale (Carlisle) and at Kirk o' Shotts in late 1957. These stations come in Stage II of the B.B.C. V.H.F. development plan which I announced on 1st August. Further stations must await completion of this programme. Meanwhile, we have made a renewed approach to the Spanish authorities about the interference which spoils reception of the Scottish Home Service in the borders.

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