BBC Services (Cost)

HC Deb 16 February 1973 vol 850 cc447-8W

Mr. Wyn Roberts

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if he will publish the costs per head of the population of the BBC's radio and television services in Wales compared with similar costs in England and Scotland.

Sir J. Eden

On the basis of the analysis of expenditure in the BBC's annual report for 1971–72, £2.70 for Wales, £2.25 for Scotland and £1.90 for England.