§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications (1) what was the cost to the Post Office of collect- 336W ing licence fees, including the operation of detection procedures for defaulters, in the year 1971;
(2) what was the total amount collected in licence revenue for the year 1971; and what is the current estimate for the year 1972.
§ Sir J. EdenTotal broadcast receiving licence revenue for the year ended 31st December, 1971 was £113.4 million and for the year ending 31st December, 1972 is expected to be £134 million. Total costs of collection and enforcement for the year ended 31st December, 1971 were £7.58 million of which cost to the Post Office was £7.15 million.