§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that there is adequate television reception in the village of Elsdon, Northumberland, or that adequate reception will become available in the near future.
§ Mr. JohnI understand that the broadcasting authorities appreciate that television reception in Elsdon may be indifferent because of screening by the local terrain. Although the possibility of improving reception is to be investigated, the BBC tells me that it has no plans at present to provide a relay station in that area.