§ Mr. Elysian Morganasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what is his estimate of the cost to the Post Office of abolishing the television licence charge for all retirement pensioners in Great Britain.
§ Sir J. EdenNothing. The cost would be about £30 million a year, but it would not fall on the Post Office. As to the ways in which this cost might be borne, I refer the hon. Gentleman to the debate in the House on 21st February 1973. [Vol. 851, c. 488–577.]
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications how many representations he has received from local authorities in Wales in support of abolishing the television licence charge for retirement pensioners.
§ Sir J. EdenEight, including representations from three authorities made through hon. Members.