Television Facilities, Devon and Cornwall

HC Deb 25 July 1957 vol 574 c90W

Mr. Mathew

asked the Postmaster-General when he anticipates that an alternative British Broadcasting Corporation television service or an independent television service will be available to viewers in the counties of Devon and Cornwall.

Mr. Marples

The Government have deferred consideration of an alternative B.B.C. programme anywhere until next year. The development plan includes a station to serve Devon and Cornwall, but they do not envisage it being available before 1960.