FREE TELEVISION LICENCES FOR PENSIONERS

Early day motion 2339, tabled 29 April 2019 by Jim Cunningham (Labour). Signed by 46 members.

That this House recognises that there are two million pensioners living in poverty; further recognises that the level of pensioner poverty is rising; notes that free television licences for pensioners can help to combat loneliness and provide a window to the world; acknowledges the need to support some of the most vulnerable people in society; regrets the calls to abolish free television licences for the over-75s; and calls on the Government to provide all pensioners with free television licences.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Scottish National Party 10, DUP 3, Labour/Co-operative 3, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2.