B.B.C.2 (Caithness and Sutherland)

HC Deb 15 June 1967 vol 748 cc114-5W

Mr. Maclennan

asked the Postmaster-General at what date a very high frequency transmitting station will be introduced to make available B.B.C.2 programmes in Caithness and Sutherland.

Mr. Edward Short

The extension of the coverage attained by B.B.C.2, which is broadcast only in the ultra high frequency band, is primarily the responsibility of the Corporation. It tells me, however, that its plans include a B.B.C.2 station in Caithness but that it is too early to say when it can be provided or what its area coverage will be.