HC Deb 10 November 2003 vol 413 c62W
10. Mr. Carmichael

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions her Department has had with the Treasury concerning the free provision of the new viewing card to former Solus card users aged 75 and over. [137032]

Tessa Jowell

My Department has had no such discussions with the Treasury. While the Government appreciate the importance of television to many pensioners. the provision of a Solus "viewing card" is a matter for the broadcasters.