HC Deb 27 April 1967 vol 745 c328W
60. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Postmaster-General when the British Broadcasting Corporation now expects to introduce a colour television service; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Edward Short

As the B.B.C. has announced, the colour service will start on B.B.C.2 on 2nd December. There will be a colour launching period starting on 1st July during which colour programmes will be transmitted as and where opportunity offers in the B.B.C.2 network.