HC Deb 15 December 1978 vol 960 cc428-9W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when residents of Pathhead in New Cumnock can expect the new television broadcast aerial to come into operation; and if he will state reasons for delay in improving the service.

Dr. Summerskill:

The broadcasting authorities, which are primarily and jointly responsible for extending UHF television coverage throughout the United Kingdom, tell me that the relay station at New Cumnock is likely to come into service in the spring of 1980. I understand that the acquisition of a suitable site has not proceeded as rapidly as the broadcasting authorities might have wished, but that progress is now being made.