HC Deb 09 June 1972 vol 838 cc176-7W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what was the total amount of television licence fees paid by television viewers in Wales in 1971; and what was the approximate cost of producing BBC Wales programmes in that period.

Sir J. Eden

The BBC tells me that information in the precise form requested is not readily available, but the following figures show costs and income in 1971–72: Net licence revenue in Wales—£5.3 million. Cost of television programmes produced in Wales—£2.7 million (including £2 million on BBC Wales). Cost of radio programmes produced in Wales—£1.1 million. Share attributed to Wales of other network programmes broadcast in Wales—£4 million.