BBC LICENCE FEE

Early day motion 2071, tabled 2 May 2006 by Greg Pope (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House notes with concern the possibility that there may be a steep rise in the BBC licence fee; believes that even at its current level the licence is difficult to pay for many on low and fixed incomes; further believes that any such rise would be particularly hard to justify in the light of the extravagant salaries of some BBC presenters; and concludes that, as the licence fee is effectively a tax on entertainment, any increase in it should only take place after it has been specifically approved by the House on an amendable motion.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Conservative 10, DUP 5, Plaid Cymru 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.