§ 16. Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received about the provision of free television licences for all retirement pensioners and the disabled; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewA total of 11 representations from hon. Members and 14 from members o the public have been received in the last three months. The Government have no plans to provide free television licences for pensioners or the disabled.