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Old Age Pensioners (Wireless Licences)

Volume 477: debated on Tuesday 18 July 1950

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asked the Postmaster-General whether he will consult with the Minister of National Insurance, so as to arrange for old age pensioners to receive a free wireless receiving set licence for personal use, on production of their Pension Order Book.

After careful and sympathetic consideration, the Government is unable to agree to the issue of broadcast receiving licences free to old age pensioners.