asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs, having regard to the present high cost of an annual television colour licence and the resultant loss sustained by a licensee who through illness or other circumstances is unable to use the apparatus in respect of which the licence was issued, if he will introduce legislation to enable a refund to be made to a licence holder who for valid reasons returns a television licence before expiration of the period covered by the licence, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Television Licence Refund.
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The answer is no. There would appear to be considerable practical difficulties in making such an arrangement but the suggestion will be considered when any relevant amending legislation is proposed.