HC Deb 04 July 1967 vol 749 c236W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Postmaster-General to what extent the ultra high frequency stations proposed to be erected in Wales will be used to improve the coverage for B.B.C. Wales television channel.

Mr. Edward Short

B.B.C. Wales is at present broadcast on the 405-line standard in the Very High Frequency band. Ultra High Frequency stations to be built in Wales will duplicate the B.B.C. Wales programme on the 625-line standard as part of the process of changing over the television line-definition standard. It is too early to say when the duplicate service will start in Wales or what effect it will have on the coverage attained by B.B.C. Wales.