HC Deb 17 June 1976 vol 913 cc240-1W
Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that new VHF television sets are still available for purchase in those areas in which VHF transmission provides the only available television signal.

Mr. John

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is not, of course, responsible for the receiver industry; but although sets capable of receiving VHF transmissions are no longer manutured, I understand that there are sufficient second-hand sets, and spare components for existing sets, to cater for the limited demand.