Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 67198

Television Licences: Payment Methods

Tabled: 11 July 2025

Answered: 18 July 2025

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of advance payment requirements for TV licences on low-income households.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

Television 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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