HC Deb 19 May 1971 vol 817 c321W
Mr. Sutcliffe

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications why he will not review the conditions of eligibility for the Old Persons' Home Broadcast Receiving Licence.

Mr. Chataway

I have reviewed the conditions of eligibility for this licence; but have concluded that it would be wrong to extend them because the licence is not a welfare concession and benefits in kind are not the right way for the Government to help people in need.