HC Deb 18 December 1975 vol 902 c695W
36. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what instructions were given to Mr. Roger Parker, QC, to state before the Appeal Court on 4th December that it would not be long before the powers of the court would be called in question, what authority counsel had to make the statement; and whether it represented the policy of his Department.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I would refer the hon. Member to my statement on 9th December.—[Vol. 902, c. 233–40.]

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he intends taking to recompense those persons who have paid full television licence fees at the new rate although eligible to have had their licence at the old rate, but who were wrongly directed by the Government's interpretation of the law

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I am considering this matter with a view to a further announcement