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House of Commons · Ten Minute Rule Bill

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

10 December 2021

Proposed by Hon. Members:

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Key points

  • Ten Minute Rule Bill proposed to decriminalise non-payment of the BBC licence fee for individuals over 75
  • Bill will be read a Second time on January 14, 2022
  • No further specific action requested at this stage

Issue summary

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

Action requested

The Ten Minute Rule Bill will be read a Second time on Friday, January 14, 2022, with no further specific action requested at this stage.

Key facts

  • The Bill aims to decriminalise non-payment of the BBC licence fee for over-75s.
  • Motion made for the Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 14 January 2022.
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