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House of Commons · Ten Minute Rule Bill

BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill

29 October 2021

Proposed by Hon. Members:

Culture, Media & Sport

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

Key points

  • Ten Minute Rule Bill proposed to decriminalize non-payment of BBC Licence Fee for individuals over 75 years old.
  • The Bill aims to amend existing legislation concerning BBC Licence Fee enforcement for elderly citizens.
  • Hon. Members are scheduled to read the Bill a Second time on Friday, 19 November.

Issue summary

A Ten Minute Rule Bill proposing changes to the BBC Licence Fee non-payment decriminalisation for individuals over 75 years old.

Action requested

The Bill seeks to amend current legislation regarding BBC Licence Fee enforcement for elderly citizens, specifically those aged 75 and above. It aims to be read a Second time on Friday, 19 November.

Key facts

  • The Bill is a Ten Minute Rule Bill.
  • The proposal concerns the decriminalisation of non-payment of the BBC Licence Fee for individuals over 75 years old.
  • The Bill will be read a Second time on Friday, 19 November.
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