§ 82. Sir C. Osborneasked the Postmaster-General what has been the result of his representations to the British Broadcasting Corporation to hasten the building of a new band III television station in East Lincolnshire; how near the station is to completion; if it will be ready by 11th June; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BevinsAs I explained in my reply to my hon. Friend on 30th July, the new East Lincolnshire combined stations, when completed, will be capable of providing to the area all present and foreseeable broadcast services, both sound and television. The complexities of this large and novel project, however, are much greater than were originally foreseen. I am sorry to say that, in the broadcasting authorities' judgment, it will not be possible to have the mast manufactured and erected and the station ready for service before about the end of next year. There is in this case no existing mast which might be used to provide a temporary service at an early date.