§ Sir G. Willsasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that steps taken to prevent interference by foreign stations with British Broadcasting Corporation's television reception are still inadequate; and what steps are now being taken to implement his undertaking made two years ago that the necessary additional relay stations would be provided so that viewers, especially in the West County, can be assured of adequate reception of the British Broadcasting Corporation's television programmes.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe B.B.C. has already opened 54 low-power stations to relay B.B.C.1 and another 31 are authorised. In the last six months three have opened in the West County and another six are planned.
There is however a limited number of frequency channels available for broadcasting and it is technically impossible to provide a relay station in every area which would benefit from one.