asked the Postmaster-General what would be the cost of hire of a land line capable of bringing British television to the Osnabrück area of Germany for the use of British and allied troops in the British Army of the Rhine.

Before I could give the hon. and learned Gentleman an accurate estimate of the cost I should, of course, have to consult the French and German authorities. Before doing this, I shall need some more information about the facility he has in mind, and I will write to him about this.