HC Deb 26 January 1983 vol 35 cc453-4W
Mr. Anderson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now reduce or eliminate the television licence fee payable by physically and mentally handicapped persons living in local authority accommodation.

Mr. Mellor

We have under review whether a concession could be made to physically and mentally handicapped persons in local authority residential accommodation without creating further anomalies in the television licensing system, and my right hon. Friend hopes to be able to announce his decision soon.