§ Mr. O'Halloran asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations have been made to him concerning waiving television licence fees for the elderly living alone in view of the recently announced increases in cost; and if he will make a statement.
155W§ Mr. Rossi:No announcement of increases in television licence fees has been made. Whilst I have had some representations from members of the public on the cost of television licence fees for elderly people, this is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department.