Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 67197
Television Licences: Direct Debits
Tabled: 11 July 2025
Answered: 18 July 2025
Question
Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance — Lagan Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has had discussions with the BBC on the rationale for requiring new Direct Debit customers to pay six months of licence fees in advance.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockTelevision licences are issued on an annual basis and households can choose a variety of payment plans to spread the cost of the licence, including monthly and quarterly payment plans.New joiners to TV Licensing’s monthly direct debit scheme pay for their...
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