§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department at what level the television licence fee was introduced; and what level the fee would now have to be to maintain the same value in real terms.
§ Mr. MayhewTelevision licence fees were introduced at £2 for monochrome in 1946 and £10 for colour in 1968. When revalued by the general index of retail prices these figures become £19 and £43 respectively in December 1980.