§ Mr. MacdonaldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in his consideration of proposals for a fifth or sixth terrestrial television channel, it is envisaged that such channels should be capable of being transmitted to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
§ Mr. RentonIt may be technically feasible for additional television services to be provided on UHF in these areas, subject to more detailed assessment of the implications for other broadcasting and non-broadcasting services. Decisions on whether additional television services should be authorised, and, if so, under what conditions, have yet to be taken, and the Government's proposals on this will be included in a White Paper in due course.