§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Postmaster-General whether it was with his approval that a statement was made by a General Post Office official, details of which have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Dunfermline Burghs, that confiscation of television sets for non-possession of a licence is imposed fairly regularly in Scotland but not 188W usually in England; and what steps he is taking to ensure that the practice in England and Scotland is brought into line.
§ Mr. BevinsThe position is that the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1949, provides that a court may order confiscation of a set in addition to any other penalty imposed. This provision applies equally to England and Scotland. The decision whether or not to confiscate rests entirely with the courts and I have no power to intervene.
§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Postmaster General how many television sets were confiscated in England in 1960 under the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1949, for non-possession of a television licence.
§ Mr. BevinsNo instance of confiscation of a television set in England during 1960 has been brought to my attention.