§ Mr. Colin Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost of the television licence for the years 1974, 1979 and 1987 in terms of 1985 prices.
§ Mr. MellorThe information requested is as follows:
Television licence fees as at 31 March Television licence fees at 1985 prices1 Monochrome Colour Monochrome Colour £ £ £ £ 1974 7 12 26 44 1979 10 25 18 44 1987 18 58 216 253 1 Calculated by reference to changes in the retail price index—rounded to the nearest £. 2 Estimate.