§ Mr. David Howellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department under 581W what circumstances he is entitled to make refunds for television licences; and if his Department will now give consideration to allowing refunds where a television set is surrendered during the course of the licence year.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonTelevision licence refunds are made under the following circumstances:
In order not to add further to the cost and complexity of administering the licensing system, we consider that it is not desirable to go beyond the existing provisions for refunds.
- (i) when two licences are taken out but only one is needed;
- (ii) when an unexpired monochrome licence is surrendered for a colour one;
- (iii) when a licence is not needed within 28 days of its issue—or due date of issue if it is a renewal.