Bill · started in the Commons
Broadcasting (Television Licence Fee Abolition) Bill
A Bill to make provision for the abolition of the television licence fee; and for connected purposes
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Broadcasting (Television Licence Fee Abolition) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 December 2007 by Mr Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
What the bill does
<p><span><span>The Bill would abolish the requirement for a television licence fee, by repealing the part of the Communications Act 2003 that relates to licensing of TV reception.<br><br><br><br></span></span></p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 10 Dec 2007
- 2nd reading Commons 17 Oct 2008
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 20 Oct 2008.