HC Deb 16 December 1980 vol 996 c86W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received regarding free or low cost television licences for all pensioners.

Mr. Prentice

About 10 representations on behalf of retirement pensioners or disabled people have been received in 1980 by the Department. Responsibility for setting the level of the television licence fee rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department.