asked the Postmaster-General whether he has received any Report from the British Broadcasting Corporation with reference to any increase in the building of high-power stations for the purpose of providing alternative programmes in the northern and western section of Great Britain; and can he state whether the Government have been consulted and given any decision in the matter?

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. I understand that the British Broadcasting Corporation are at present engaged in searching for suitable sites for these stations, but that they are not yet in a position to submit definite proposals for my approval.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say where the sites will be? Will they be in the north or the west?

I am not in a position to submit definite proposals.