63. Earl of Dalkeithasked the Postmaster General whether he will examine the economic advantages to the Post Office of offering the public the opportunity of purchasing a five-year television receiving licence for a reduced charge of £17 10s. as an optional alternative to the annual £5 licence.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe annual television licence fee will be £6 from 1st January. A material loss of revenue would result from the introduction of a five-year licence at an issue fee of £21.