HC Deb 16 February 1971 vol 811 cc433-4W
Mr. Alan Williams

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what estimate he has made of the proportion of the population of Swansea which will be able to receive British Broadcasting Corporation television programmes other than B.B.C.2 and B.B.C. Wales when the 405 line service ceases to be available.

Mr. Chataway

I have made no estimate. Any coverage of Wales attained by the B.B.C.1 625-line service will be fortuitous and not planned.

Mr. Alan Williams

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications when he now expects 405 line British Broadcasting Corporation television transmission to cease to be available in Wales.

Mr. Chataway

I have not considered any plans for closing down the 405-line services on V.H.F. They will continue so long as they are fulfilling a reasonable need.