HC Deb 19 November 1971 vol 826 c237W
Mr. Golding

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether he will make a statement on the progress made in the detection of television licence evaders in England, Wales and Scotland, respectively, in the past 12 months.

Mr. Chataway

In the 12 months ending 30th September, 1971, the number of television licences in force in England rose from 13,406,056 to 13,615,463; in Wales from 967,963 to 988,671, and in Scotland from 1,449,178 to 1,475,836.