§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what action he is taking to ensure that residents in the Channel islands pay the television licence fee.
§ Mr. DorrellUnder section 180 of the Broadcasting Act 1990, responsibility for the administration of the television licensing system passed to the BBC with effect from 1 April 1991. The day-to-day administration and enforcement of the licensing regulations in the Channel islands is carried out actively by the island post offices under contract to the BBC.