HC Deb 16 March 1970 vol 798 c7W
38. Mr. Horner

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what has been the estimated increase in television licences taken out in Birmingham since the anti-evasion campaign was started in the city.

55. Mr. Chapman

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what results have been achieved so far in the campaign against television licence evasion in Birmingham.

Mr. Stonehouse

During the four weeks ending 28th February weekly sales of new television licences averaged some 2,800 compared with just under 900 in the preceding weeks. An increase of over 200 per cent. The extra revenue produced so far will be over £46,000 each year.