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Originally Posted by Mr K
Absolutely - eg. BBC website,local and national radio. Do we really want down-market channels full of ads? The BBC is unique in its content it's not reliant on viewing figures/advertisers so it provides programming and public service broadcasting that others don't.
There is a case for those on the lowest of incomes to be exempt from the licence but exempting rich pensioners is crazy, they use it most !
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I think that concessionary licenses should be abolished and the charge added to the council tax. This way it would be cheaper to administer, reduce evasion to virtually zero and stop TVL inspectors harassing those who do not need a licence.
Also, the extra charge would then be eligible for the Council Tax Reduction scheme, meaning that those on low incomes could qualify for up to 70/80% off the charge.