HC Deb 01 December 1981 vol 14 cc101-2W
Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations have been made to him concerning the waiving of television licence fees for the elderly living alone; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Whitelaw

I have received a number of representations seeking concessionary licences for retirement pensioners. I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to a question by the hon. Member for Norwood (Mr. Fraser) on 23 November.—[Vol. 13, c.283–4.]