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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Greg Pope (Labour), on Tuesday, 2 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 41 members in total.

BBC LICENCE FEE

That this House notes with concern the possibility that there may be a steep rise in the BBC licence fee; believes that even at its current level the licence is difficult to pay for many on low and fixed incomes; further believes that any such rise would be particularly hard to justify in the light of the extravagant salaries of some BBC presenters; and concludes that, as the licence fee is effectively a tax on entertainment, any increase in it should only take place after it has been specifically approved by the House on an amendable motion.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

BBC LICENCE FEE (2071A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Angus Brendan MacNeil (primary, Scottish National Party) and tabled on Wednesday, 3 May 2006. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
at end add `especially as the weather forecast is still less than satisfactory.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2071 
2071A1 
Session
2005-06
Other sponsors
Jim Dobbin
Nigel Evans
Mike Weir
Derek Wyatt
Philip Davies
Subjects
BBC Fees and charges Television licences
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk