§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what representations have been received recently over the concessionary television licence for pensioners; and what were the main points in such representations. [40971]
§ Mr. SproatSince April 1996, we have received about 170 representations concerning the concessionary television licence available to certain pensioners.
The main points raised were specific queries on eligibility for the concession, calls for extending the scope of the scheme and proposals to abolish the concession in favour of a reduced fee licence for all pensioners.