HC Deb 19 July 1984 vol 64 c293W
36. Mr. Bruce

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to reimburse part of the television licence fee to owners who have limited or no reception due to transmission failures.

Mr. Hurd

It would not be practical to grant refunds to people whose reception is impaired in these circumstances. However, I am aware from a recent letter from the hon. Member of a particular instance in which a number of people may have been deprived completely of television service for a substantial period due to a transmitter failure, and I am considering this case.

40. Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he next expects to increase the cost of the television licence.

Mr. Hurd

We do not anticipate any increase before April 1985.