Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/692) (“the 2004 Regulations”) by providing for increases in—

(a)

the amount payable for most categories of TV licence;

(b)

the amount of each instalment for certain categories of TV licence which are payable in instalments.

In summary—

(a)

the amount usually payable for a colour TV licence is increased from £169.50 to £174.50 and that for a black and white TV licence is increased from £57.00 to £58.50 (see regulations 3 and 5);

(b)

the instalments for a premium instalment TV licence are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £174.50 to £179.50 (see regulation 4(1) and (2));

(c)

the instalments for a budget instalment TV licence are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £169.50 to £174.50 (see regulation 4(1) and (3) to (9));

(d)

the instalments for an easy entry TV licence are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £169.50 to £174.50 (see regulation 4(1) and (10) to (36));

(e)

the instalments for a simple payment TV licence are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £169.50 to £174.50 (see regulation 4(1), (37) and (38)).

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.