§ Mr. Brian Parkynasked the Postmaster-General in view of the rapid growth of Bedford, its comparative prosperity and the fact that it lies geographically on the edge of so many planning regions, he will authorise the British Broadcasting Corporation to proceed with a local ultra high frequency sound broadcasting station in Bedford, as one of the nine experimental stations outlined in the White Paper, Command Paper No. 3169.
§ Mr. Edward ShortIt is for local authorities to put their proposals to the B.B.C. in the first place. The Corporation held a conference in conjunction with the Association of Municipal Corporations on 27th January which was attended by representatives of the local authorities which had expressed an interest. Those who are interested in establishing a local sound V.H.F. radio station were invited to send their requests to the B.B.C. by mid-March at the latest. The localities will be chosen with a view to obtaining the widest range of experience and information for the purpose of the experiment.