§ 22. Mr. Eadieasked the Postmaster-General how many representations he has received from Scotland for a reduction in television licensing fees; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StonehouseEleven Members for Scottish constituencies have written to me. Four of them forwarded petitions containing a total of 166 signatures. I cannot give a precise figure for the total number of representations from Scotland.
§ Mr. EadieMy right hon. Friend Will no doubt agree that there is a body of opinion which exists on this matter in certain constituencies. I wrote to him and I thank him sincerely for the reply he gave me on behalf of my constituents. Is he convinced that there cannot be some examination of certain categories with a view to eliminating hardship where it exists?
§ Mr. StonehouseI have already indicated that we have had an examination of this matter and we feel that it would be unwise to be drawn further into the concept of concessions in kind.