asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs his plans, if any, to deal with deflection TV broadcast systems operating currently in areas enfranchised for cable television.

: Unlicensed systems are liable to seizure and their operators are liable to prosecution. I am urgently considering what measures should be taken in this matter.

: Does the Minister of State not agree that those companies enfranchised for cabling are at a very big disadvantage arising out of the deflection operations in those areas and that there is a danger that this abuse is about to spread south from western regions?

: There is that difficulty, especially in areas licensed for cabling which are the subject of the question. This is fully appreciated by the Government.