HC Deb 17 November 1977 vol 939 c296W
28. Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will announce the start of the construction of the fourth channel television service in Wales as a national Welsh channel.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the Government's latest plans for introducing the fourth channel television service in the Welsh language in Wales.

Mr. John

Discussions in a working party comprising Government officials and representatives of the broadcasting authorities on detailed plans for the development of a Welsh language service capable of implementation as money becomes available are well advanced. The plans will cover the construction of transmitters as well as other aspects such as the provision of additional staff and studios. We will make a further statement as soon as possible.