Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 110940
Television Licences: Correspondence
Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that people that do not use TV or radio services do not receive incorrect correspondence about TV licensing.
Answer
Ian MurrayThe BBC is responsible for collection and enforcement of the licence fee. The Government is therefore not involved in TV Licensing operations.However, the Government expects the BBC to collect the licence fee in an efficient and proportionate manner. Thro...
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