asked the Minister for Communications when the reduction in the Government levy on cable television services will be reflected in the price paid by consumers.
Written Answers. - Cable Television.
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The question of passing on the benefit of the reduction in the licence fee payable by cable operators to their subscribers is a matter for the companies themselves. My main reason for reducing the fee was to provide a modest financial stimulus to the industry to encourage investment in upgrading systems. In the long term subscribers to cable systems will benefit in receiving better quality and additional services.