HC Deb 30 November 1971 vol 827 c71W
78. Mr. Lamond

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications how many petitions he has received requesting the free provision of television licences for retirement pensioners; and what replies he has sent.

Mr. Chataway

Twenty-five requesting either free or cheaper television licences for retirement pensioners. The reply given has been on the lines of my answer to the hon. Members for Newcastle-under Lyme (Mr. Golding) and Bolsover (Mr. Skinner) and my hon. Friend the Member for Louth (Mr. Jeffrey Archer) on 17th November.—[Vol. 826, c. 391.]