HL Deb 02 May 1990 vol 518 c1128WA
Lord Melville

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they intend to reduce or abolish the TV licence free paid by senior citizens who receive income support.

Earl Ferrers

No. The television licence is not a proper instrument of social policy. The right way to help the less well off is through the pensions and benefits system, leaving individuals free to spend their money as they choose.