HC Deb 09 December 1975 vol 902 c101W
59. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he proposes to take as a result of the decision of the Court of Appeal on television licences.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will make a refund of the excess fee paid by three constituents of the hon. Member for Camden. Hampstead, whose cases were referred to the Parliamentary Commissioner in respect of colour television licences.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I would refer the hon. Members to the statement I made earlier today.

Mr. Tebbit

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total cost to public funds of his unlawful action in respect of his attempt to revoke certain television receiver licences.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

The administrative measures designed to protect the revenue of the BBC have cost about £60,000. This does not include the costs of the court action which have yet to be agreed.