§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Postmaster General if he is aware that post offices have been refusing to accept the television licence fee at the former rate of £5 for licences expiring during December and have been charging the new rate of £6; and if he will change this procedure and make refunds to those involved.
§ Mr. StonehouseAll television licences expiring in December do so at midnight on 31st December, and new licences are not needed until 1st January. On 1st January this year, the increased television licence fee came into force. In the interests of licence holders generally I do not see why those whose licences fell due for renewal on the day when the increase took effect should escape it.