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Written statement made by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 October 2015 in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Response to the TV Licence Fee Enforcement Review Report

On 16th July 2015, the TV Licence Fee Enforcement Review, independently led on behalf of the Government by David Perry QC, was published and laid before Parliament.

In accordance with section 77(3) of the Deregulation Act 2015, I am now pleased to present a short report setting out my response to the review, and its recommendations.

The review has provided a fundamental contribution to the debate on the future of the TV licence fee enforcement regime, and I can confirm that the issues highlighted, and the recommendations made, will be considered in further detail during the forthcoming Charter Review.

As this report will play a central role in the debate, I do not propose to make regulations under section 78 (1) (a) or (b) of the Deregulation Act 2015 at this time. This will be kept under review throughout the Charter Review and I will make a statement to the House taking a firm decision in due course as part of that process.

A copy of the report has been deposited in the libraries of both Houses.

Secondary information

Type
Written statement
Reference
HCWS246 
Session
2015-16
Attachment
Government response to TV Licence Review
Related items
TV Licence Fee Enforcement Review Report
Thursday, 16 July 2015
Written statements
House of Commons
Deposited Paper DEP2015-0800
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Deposited papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
BBC Fees and charges Enforcement Royal charters Government responses Television Licence Enforcement Review Television licences
Legislation
Deregulation Act 2015
Link
View this Written statement on www.parliament.uk