Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/692) by providing for increases in—
the amount payable for most categories of TV licence, and
the amount of each instalment for certain categories of TV licence which are payable in instalments.
In summary—
the amount usually payable for a colour TV licence is increased from £154.50 to £157.50 and that for a black and white TV licence is increased from £52.00 to £53.00 (see regulations 3, 5 and 6);
the instalments for a budget instalment licence and for an easy entrance licence are increased so that in each case the total amount payable is increased from £154.50 to £157.50 (see regulation 4(1) and (3) to (37));
the instalments for a premium instalment licence (a colour TV licence payable in quarterly instalments) are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £159.50 to £162.50 (see regulation 4(1) and (2)).
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.