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CONCESSIONARY TELEVISION LICENCES

Early day motion 691, tabled 26 May 1999 by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 36 members.

That this House notes with concern reports suggesting that Her Majesty's Government is considering abolishing the concessionary television licence scheme; believes that the existing scheme should be extended, not reduced; calls on the Government to consult pensioners' groups about reform of the system; and believes that as a first step the Government should introduce free television licences for all those aged 75 and over.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 34, Labour 1, UUP 1.