Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 35082

Streaming: Television Licences

Tabled: 3 March 2025
Answered: 6 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Mike Martin

Liberal DemocratTunbridge Wells

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on introducing a TV License for people who only use streaming services.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
The Government is keeping an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and firmly believes that the unique obligations placed on the BBC demand continued, sustainable public funding to support its vital work.There are a range of alternatives and we a...

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