HC Deb 16 July 1986 vol 101 cc512-3W
Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received regarding the recommendations of the Peacock report regarding pensioners on supplementary benefit and the television licence fee.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Two early-day motions—Nos. 1059 and 1065—have been tabled calling for the implementation of the Peacock committee's recommendation that certain pensioners in receipt of supplementary pension be exempt from the licence fee. One hon. Member has written on behalf of a constituent who opposes the recommendation, and two letters have been received from members of the public, one in favour and one against the recommendation.