HC Deb 02 July 1969 vol 786 cc108-9W
75. Mr. Dickens

asked the Postmaster-General when the United Kingdom licence fee for sound radio was last increased; and how it compares with the equivalent fee in Sweden, Norway, West Germany. France, Italy and Austria from figures available to him from international sources.

Mr. Joseph Slater

The fee for a sound only broadcast receiving licence was increased from £1 to £15s. on 1st August, 1965. According to the latest information, the corresponding fees, expressed in sterling, in the countries named range from £2 to £3 17s. 6d.

Following is the list:

£ s. d
Sweden 3 12 6
Norway 3 0 0
West Germany 2 10 0
France 2 10 0
Italy 2 0 0
Austria 3 17 6