§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what consultations took place concerning the decision to require owners of second homes to have a second television licence; and if she will make a statement. [25863]
§ Mr. Sproat[holding answer 23 April 1996]: The BBC is responsible for interpreting the television licensing regulations. On the basis of independent legal advice, the corporation announced on 29 March that second home owners require a separate television licence if television is used in their second homes. The Department was kept informed of the BBC's deliberations.