§ 46. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when first he instituted a licence fee for the adaptation of public places to help those disabled by deafness; what was the total income for the last year; what was his 286W estimate of the cost of collection; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. SummerskillRadio induction communication systems have been licensed under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 for over 25 years. These systems may be used to assist the hard of hearing in such places as church and public halls, and the fee for each system, payable by the owner or manager of the building, is £5.60 for five years. The income from licence fees and costs of collection relating to these particular systems cannot, without disproportionate effort, be separated from those relating to induction systems generally; but fees for radio licensing as a whole are fixed to cover total administrative costs.