HC Deb 15 July 1976 vol 915 c256W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many hours are broadcast each week by the English language television service serving Her Majesty's forces in Germany.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

The television service for the British Forces in Germany broadcasts an average of 50 hours each week. The broadcasts comprise a balanced mix of programmes transmitted by the BBC and the Independent Television companies.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Service men and their families in Germany receive the English language television service established there for Her Majesty's forces in September last year.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

So far, about 15,000 Service men and their families in Germany are able to receive the English language television service. The audience will increase as the project progresses, and it is hoped that by the end of 1978 about 168,000 Service men and families will be able to receive the service.