POST OFFICES AND TV LICENSING

Early day motion 2434, tabled 22 June 2006 by Michael Weir (Scottish National Party). Signed by 61 members.

That this House notes that it will no longer be possible to buy a television licence through local post offices from 31st July; further notes that the TV Licensing office is now using this to send out letters attempting to get licence holders to buy television licences by monthly direct debit; further notes that, by buying a television licence by this means, licence holders will be charged a further £5 per year over and above the cost of their licence; believes that this is unacceptable; and urges that the ability to buy licences at local post offices be reinstated.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 7, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.