§ 42. Mr. Wellbelovedasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications to what extent he estimates that the campaign 27 against television licence evasion has been successful in London.
§ Mr. StonehouseIn the three months ended 31st December, 1969, nearly 9,700 extra colour television licences and nearly 54,500 extra monochrome television licences were issued in the Post Office's London Postal Region. These licences produce about £434,000 extra revenue annually.
§ Mr. WellbelovedIs my right hon. Friend aware that that is a very good beginning? Will he continue his campaign to encourage the forgetful to renew their licences and discourage the dishonest from evading payment?
§ Mr. StonehouseWe are satisfied with the success of the campaign so far. Overall, it has raised about an extra £1 million in annual income. But we shall continue it.