Overview

This bill seeks to amend the Digital Economy Act 2017 by removing provisions related to TV licence fee concessions based on age. Essentially, it removes any existing age-based discounts or exemptions from the TV licence fee.

Description

The bill's core function is to repeal section 89 and section 118(3) of the Digital Economy Act 2017. Section 89 dealt with TV licence fee concessions based on age, while section 118(3) determined the commencement of section 89. By removing these sections, the bill eliminates any existing legislative basis for age-related reductions or waivers in the TV licence fee. The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill is expected to increase government revenue from TV licence fees. The exact financial impact will depend on the number of individuals previously benefiting from age-based concessions, but it will likely result in a significant increase in revenue for the UK government. No specific figures were provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

The bill will primarily affect older individuals who previously received age-related concessions on their TV licence fees. These individuals will now be required to pay the full TV licence fee. The BBC, the organization responsible for collecting TV licence fees, will also be affected, as their income will likely increase.

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