HC Deb 31 March 1969 vol 781 cc52-3W
Mr. Eddie Griffiths

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that many viewers in the Sheffield area are unable to receive Yorkshire Television programmes following the collapse of the Emley Moor transmitter; and if he will require the Independent Television Authority to erect a new transmitter at the earliest possible date of a type which will not cause householders to have to erect new aerials.

Mr. Stonehouse

The I.T.A. tells me that the transmitter it has installed at the B.B.C. 's Sheffield station has been broadcasting since the evening of Sunday, 23rd March; and that reception of its transmissions is reasonable in most parts of the city and suburbs, even when B.B.C.1 and 2 type aerials are used. However, to get best results, aerials suited to these transmissions are necessary. As the new station will continue in service for several years to come viewers living in the area will have a continuing use for these aerials.