HC Deb 16 July 1963 vol 681 c33W
Mr. Ness Edwards

asked the Postmaster-General what is the capital cost of the British Broadcasting Corporation proposals for additional 405-line stations which he has authorised.

Mr. Bevins

The cost of the five new Band III stations is expected to be about £½ million.

Mr. Ness Edwards

asked the Postmaster-General what is the capital cost of the new authorisation he has granted to the British Broadcasting Corporation to build 17 high-power stations to operate on ultra high frequency on 625 lines.

Mr. Bevins

The cost of these stations is expected to be about £6 million.