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Armed Forces: Television Licences

Asked by Ian RoomeLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 February 2025UIN 28785

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has had discussions with the TV Licensing Agency on (a) discounts and (b) exemptions from the TV licence for armed forces personnel in service accommodation.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence has neither held discussions, nor has any current plan to hold discussions, with the TV Licencing Agency regarding an Armed Forces discount to the TV Licence or an exemption for personnel living in Service accommodation.

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