§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what estimate he has of(a) the erection costs and (b) the annual rental, insurance and technical maintenance costs which fall on communities of below 200 inhabitants that are dependent upon the provision of a private booster mast for the reception of television broadcasts. [14573]
§ Mr. Dorrell[holding answer 17 March 1995]: The Department does not hold this information. The current "Self Help Television" guidance booklet, issued by the BBC and Independent Television Commission, includes some indicative figures but suggests that communities should seek a quote from a competent television engineer and obtain estimates from manufacturers and installers. The BBC or ITC will offer advice to groups about the possibilities of self-help schemes.