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Television Licences: Fees and Charges

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 24 July 2024UIN 70

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will undertake a review of the BBC licence fee in the context of changing viewing habits of the public.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Government is committed to the licence fee for the remainder of the current Charter period. The Government will keep an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and will engage with the BBC and other relevant stakeholders before deciding on next steps.

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