§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Postmaster-General (1) if he is aware that the majority of schools in the county of Montgomery are unable to receive educational programmes intended for schools in Wales on both British Broadcasting Corporation and Television Wales and West; and what action he proposes to take in the matter;
(2) what representations he has received concerning the restricted reception of 54W television and radio programmes in mid-Wales generally, and in Montgomery in particular; and what action he has taken on the matter.
§ Mr. BennMeasures to improve the reception and extend the coverage of their services are a matter for the broadcasting authorities in the first place. The B.B.C. opened a low-power television and sound relay station at Machynlleth last summer; they tell me that they expect to open another relay station to serve Llanidloes early next year. I have recently received proposals for further extension of their services from both the Corporation and the I.T.A. and as soon as I have considered these plans I will make an announcement.