B.B.C. 2 (Northern Ireland Coverage)

HC Deb 05 July 1965 vol 715 c183W

Mr. Pounder

asked the Postmaster-General when the B.B.C.-2 channel will be extended to Northern Ireland.

Mr. Benn

The extension of B.B.C.-2 coverage is a matter, in the first place, for the B.B.C. It tells me, however, that its UHF station at Divis, designed to bring B.B.C.-2 to over half the population of Northern Ireland, should open next summer. Additonal stations to extend this coverage are being planned.