HC Deb 28 November 1977 vol 940 c79W
Mr. Arnold

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on future capital expenditure on transmitters for the BBC External Services.

Mr. Luard

Proposals for a further programme of capital expenditure on transmitters have been put forward by the BBC. These proposals are currently being examined, along with the recommendations of the Central Policy Review Staff on the future pattern of broadcasting by the BBC External Services.