Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 67199

Television Licences: Payment Methods

Tabled: 11 July 2025
Answered: 18 July 2025

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

AllianceLagan Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to ensure that the TV licence payment structures are (a) transparent, (b) proportionate and (c) accessible to people who cannot afford to pay the licence fee in one lump su

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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