Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Wireless and Television – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 December 1958.
Is my right hon. Friend aware that many people will regard his argument about sunspots as sheer moonshine? Is he further aware that if he wants to send a message to the people of north-east Essex of Christmas greetings and good cheer, the best thing he can do is to ensure that they are able to receive Her Majesty the Queen's message on the afternoon of Christmas Day? At the present moment the afternoon reception is deplorable. Will he take steps to see that the power at the Crystal Palace is increased?