Television Boosters (Mid-Wales)

HC Deb 15 June 1973 vol 857 cc398-9W

Mr. William Edwards

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications how many television boosters belonging to IBA and BBC, respectively, there are in Mid-Wales; how many of these boosters are shared; and whether he will make a statement.

Sir J. Eden

The IBA transmits from five VHF stations, two of which are shared with the BBC. In addition, the BBC transmits from a further five VHF stations. The UHF high power station at Blaenplwyf is shared by both broadcasting authorities; all future UHF relay stations in Mid-Wales will be shared.