§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Postmaster General how many people in Great Britain are unable to receive B.B.C. 2 television; what further transmitters for B.B.C. 2 will be opened and on which dates; and how many people will each serve.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe B.B.C. tells me that 13.5 million people in Great Britain cannot receive B.B.C. 2 at present. The following table shows the plans that have been announced for main stations, the approximate dates of opening and the numbers of people expected to be served from each main station and 47W its associated relay stations. Plans beyond 1973 have not yet been announced.
LIST OF B.B.C. 2 STATIONS—JUNE 1968 TABLE Main Station Population Served (000's) Expected to Open Angus 300 July, 1969 Bilsdale West Moor 750 Autumn, 1969 Caradon Hill 400 July, 1969 Craigkelly 400 August, 1969 Hampshire 550 1970 Heathfield 250 1970 Limavady 150 1970 Mendip 650 Autumn, 1969 Moel-y-Parc 100 July, 1969 Sandy Heath 900 July, 1969 Ayrshire 300 1972 Blaen Plwf 30 1970 Caldbeck 300 1971 Carmarthenshire 200 1971 Dumbartonshire 170 1973 North Kent 270 1972 Presely 120 1973 Ridge Hill 450 1972 Rosemarkie 90 1970 Selkirk 40 1972 South Devon 200 1973 Shropshire 160 Unknown Stockland Hill 400 1971 Redruth 100 1970 West Sussex 130 1973