Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 94043
Television Licences: Older People
Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025
Question
Vikki Slade
Liberal Democrat — Mid Dorset and North Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to remove the Television Licence exemption for people over 75 years old and in receipt of pension credit.
Answer
Ian MurrayTo ensure the BBC is on a stable financial footing, the Government has committed to the current licence fee model for the remainder of the current Charter period. Currently, TV licence concessions are available to people who are registered blind or severe...
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