Overview

This bill proposes to remove sections 89 and 118(3) from the Digital Economy Act 2017. These sections relate to concessions on TV licence fees based on age. The effect is to repeal the age-related concessions, potentially impacting the cost of a TV licence for some individuals.

Description

The bill aims to amend the existing Digital Economy Act 2017. Specifically, it seeks to completely remove:

• Section 89: This section of the 2017 Act deals with the granting of concessions on TV licence fees based on age. The bill proposes to eliminate this section entirely.
• Section 118(3): This section relates to the commencement date of section 89. Removing it prevents the age-related concessions from ever coming into force.

The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The removal of age-related concessions on TV licence fees is expected to increase revenue for the government. The exact financial impact will depend on the number of individuals who currently benefit from the concessions, and the amount of the concession itself. Precise figures are not provided within the bill itself.

Groups Affected

The repeal of age-related concessions will primarily affect:

• Older individuals: Those who currently receive, or were expected to receive, a reduced TV licence fee based on their age will likely see an increase in their cost.
• The BBC: The BBC, which receives funds from TV licence fees, will benefit from the increased revenue.

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