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Television Licences

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 6 November 2024UIN 11806

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what her policy is on the future of the TV licence.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Government remains committed to the licence fee for the remainder of the current Charter period.

We will keep an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and will engage with the BBC, the public and other stakeholders before deciding on next steps.

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