§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether it is proposed to phase-out black and white television licences; and what consideration has been given to arrangements to cushion the impact for those on low incomes.
§ Mr. Peter LloydWe are not for the present planning to take a decision on the recent suggestion by the consultants Price Waterhouse that the differential between the colour and black and white television licence fees should be phased out. When we come to do so we will consider the effects on those who currently buy black and white licences.