Television Licence Fee

HC Deb 31 January 1985 vol 72 c237W

20. Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he plans to increase the television licence fee.

Mr. Giles Shaw

As my right hon. and learned Friend indicated in his reply to the hon. Member for Falkirk, West (Mr. Canavan) earlier today, he is considering an application from the BBC for increased licence fees.

33. Mr. Yeo

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he as received regarding the British Broadcasting Corporation's request for an increased licence fee.

50. Mr. John M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about the British Broadcasting Corporation's application for an increase in its licence fee.

61. Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many letters he has received on the subject of the cost of a television licence since the beginning of the Session.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I refer my hon. Friends to the reply given to a question from the hon. Member for Falkirk, West (Mr. Canavan) earlier today.

70. Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he next proposes to discuss the licence fee with the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Mr. Giles Shaw

My right hon. and learned Friend has no plans at present for a meeting with the BBC.