Television Jim Dowd To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission how many television licences are held across the Commons Parliamentary Estate. Nick Harvey The Parliamentary Estates Directorate holds one Multiple Form Television Licence for all the private residences on the Estate. Black Rod’s residence Staff Superintendent’s residence Serjeant at Arms’ residence Office Keeper’s residence Head Office Keeper’s residence Senior Office Keeper’s residence Clerk of the House’s residence Speaker's Housekeeper’s apartment Speaker's Secretary’s residence The Lord Chancellor’s House The Speaker’s House 22 John Islip Street The working areas of the estate are currently exempt from requiring a licence because buildings used by and occupied by Government or Parliamentary employees do not need a television licence for televisions used for official purposes.