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House of Commons · Ten Minute Rule Bill

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

18 November 2022

Proposed by Hon. Members:

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Key points

  • Ten Minute Rule Bill discussed on 2022-11-18
  • Proposes decriminalisation of non-payment of BBC licence fee for over-75s
  • MP seeks to read the Bill a Second time on 2022-11-25

Issue summary

The statement discusses the BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment Bill for over-75s, proposing decriminalisation of non-payment for this age group.

Action requested

The MP is proposing to read a Second time on Friday 25 November for the Bill which aims to decriminalise the non-payment of the BBC licence fee for those aged over 75.

Key facts

  • The Bill seeks to decriminalise non-payment of the BBC licence fee for individuals over the age of 75.
  • The Bill is scheduled to be read a Second time on Friday 25 November.
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