§ Mr. O'HaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if pensioners aged over 75 years who have already paid for a television licence will get a full refund of the unused part when the policy of free television licences for those aged over 75 years is implemented. [102123]
§ Janet AndersonThe Government anticipate that the scheme will incorporate arrangements for refunds in respect of unexpired licences. We intend to announce shortly full details of how the scheme will operate.