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<p>The Government agreed with the BBC at the 2015 funding settlement that responsibility
for the over 75s licence fee concession transfers to the BBC from June 2020. The BBC
has decided to restrict the concession to those over 75 in receipt of Pension Credit,
and has outlined a number of measures to keep those affected informed and encourage
take up of Pension Credit. These measures include running outreach events and a public
information campaign, and working with older people’s groups, charities and voluntary
organisations. The Secretary of State told the House on 11 June that he will discuss
with the BBC further measures the BBC can implement to help older pensioners, including
promoting take up of Pension Credit.</p>
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