§ 1. Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Postmaster-General to what extent he maintains contact with private firms which relay television and very high frequency sound signals by arrangement with local authorities and private subscribers; and how far he is in touch with the two Scottish firms proposing to provide relay services to the Stornoway area.
§ Mr. MarplesOnce private firms apply to me for licences and I have issued them my Department has contact with them on routine matters provided for in the licence. No firms have applied to me for a licence to provide relay services in the Stornoway area.