§ 24. Mr. SkinnerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now introduce free television licences for all pensioners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydWe have no plans to introduce free or concessionary TV licences for all pensioners.That would be a crude and non-selective instrument of social policy which would benefit many people of pensionable age who are well able to afford the full fee.