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House of Commons · Ten Minute Rule Bill

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

26 November 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 decriminalise non-payment of the BBC licence fee for individuals over the age of 75
  • Bill to amend legislation concerning the BBC licence fee for those aged 75 and older
  • Second reading of the Bill scheduled for Friday 3 December 2021

Issue summary

A Ten Minute Rule Bill is being proposed to decriminalise non-payment of the BBC licence fee for individuals over the age of 75.

Action requested

The Bill aims to amend legislation regarding the BBC licence fee for those over 75, though no specific timeline or additional actions are detailed beyond its second reading on Friday 3 December.

Key facts

  • The Bill is a Ten Minute Rule Bill.
  • It seeks to decriminalise non-payment of the BBC licence fee for individuals over 75.
  • Second reading of the Bill scheduled for Friday 3 December.
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