HC Deb 11 February 1988 vol 127 c303W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received concerning the abolition of television licences for pensioners: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

Since 1 January this year one petition forwarded by an hon. Member has been received, and four members of the public have written seeking free television licences for pensioners.