§ 70. Mr. John MacLeodasked the Postmaster-General when he expects that a television service will be made available to the West Highlands and Islands and especially the western seaboard of Ross and Cromarty.
§ Mr. K. ThompsonThe British Broadcasting Corporation regret that because of limitations on their capital expenditure, and their existing commitments, they do not expect to be able to start any extension of their television service to the West Highlands and Islands before at least 1960.
§ Mr. N. McLeanasked the Postmaster-General what representations he has received from local authorities and other responsible bodies in the Highlands about the lack of British Broadcasting Corporation television services in the West Highlands and Islands and also the existing poor sound radio reception; if he will list the local authorities in question; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. ThompsonRepresentations have been received from the following bodies:
- Golspie, Rogart and Lairg District Council.
- Inverness County Council.
- Mallaig Development Council.
- Ross & Cromarty County Council.
- Sutherland County Council.
- The Burgh of Stornoway.
- Tiree & Coll District Council.
The B.B.C. have very much in mind the needs of the Western Highlands and Islands, but they do not expect to be able to provide any stations in these areas before at least 1960, owing to limitations on their capital expenditure and to existing commitments.