§ Mr. Chris DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage (1) what representations she has received regarding the change in policy by the television licensing office to charge owners of second homes licence fees; and if she will make a statement; [32951]
(2) if she will introduce changes in the television licence charges at the annual review to allow licences for holiday homes belonging to pensioners to be charged at the same rate as an accommodation for residential care licence; and if she will make a statement. [32944]
§ Mr. SproatThe Department of National Heritage has received representations on this subject from Members of the House, the general public and organisations representing caravan owners and the caravan park trade. The Government have no plans to introduce any changes in the television licence fees for holiday homes belonging to pensioners.
§ Mr. DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if a second television licence is required for temporary use of a television in a mobile home; and if he will make a statement. [33158]
§ Mr. SproatThe BBC, which is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the television licensing system, recently announced that a licence is required for use of a television in a second dwelling, including mobile homes. Licensing requirements in specific circumstances are a matter for the BBC.