Written question asked by Colin Burgon (Labour) on Monday, 22 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 June 2000. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Monday, 12 June 2000 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, How many families in the Elmet constituency will benefit from the introduction of free television licences for households with a member aged 75 years or over. (Failed OPQ). - Ref to 345 c350W.

Answer: Mr. Burgon: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many families in the Elmet constituency will benefit from the introduction of free television licences for households with a member aged 75 years or over. [123690] Mr. Chris Smith: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Film, Tourism and Broadcasting to my right hon. Friend the Member for Alyn and Deeside (Mr. Jones) on 2 March 2000, Official Report, column 350W.

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