§ Mr. Moateasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications under what circumstances refunds on broadcast receiving licences are made; and whether he will introduce a more generous code of practice, particularly for old people
§ Sir J. EdenSuccessive Governments have allowed refunds when the licence holder's need for a licence has not exceeded 28 days. With nearly 17 million licences in force, it would add too greatly to the difficulties and cost of administering the licence fee system if claims for refunds in a wider range of circumstances were admitted. They would have to be verified; and the cost of doing so would fall on other licence holders. Nor would it be right to single out any particular class of people for special treatment.