The requirement to hold, and pay for, a TV Licence is set out in the Communications Act 2003 and the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004.<\/p>
Parliament approved the BBC assuming the role of the TV Licensing Authority in 1991, and under the Communications Act 2003, the BBC is authorised to collect and enforce the Licence Fee by law on the government's behalf.<\/p>
The TV licence fee was administered under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 until the passage of the 2003 Act.<\/p>
The Ministry of Justice currently publishes the number of prosecutions, convictions and sentencing outcomes for the non-payment of TV licence fees annually as part of their criminal justice statistics quarterly publications, which can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/criminal-justice-statistics-quarterly<\/a><\/p> Figures for each year since 2005 up to 2021 are available in the Outcomes by Offence data tool, and can be found in the following tables:<\/p> 2017-2021: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1076459/outcomes-by-offence-tool-2021-v2.xlsx To view the relevant figures in these tables, select \u2018191A Television licence evasion\u2019 in the Offence filter.<\/p> The number of people convicted for TV licence evasion in the years between 1992 and 2004 can be found in the attached tables. Table 1 sets out the number of convictions for television licence evasion in this period under the Communications Act 2003. Table 2 sets out convictions for offences against the Wireless Telegraphy Acts, 1949 to 1967 in the same period. While television licence evasion was an offence under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949, the figures in Table 2 may include other offences under the specified Acts.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many people were convicted for not paying their TV license under the provisions of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 since 1992.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/411", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1360275", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1360275/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " For the Public Lending Right (PLR) Scheme year 2019/20, PLR payments were made to 20,911 registered authors in the United Kingdom. The British Library, which administers the PLR Scheme on behalf of the department, does not maintain a record of payments to authors by country of residence in the United Kingdom.<\/ins><\/p> <\/strong> The government has recently consulted on whether an alternative ownership model for Channel 4 (but one where it retains a public service remit) may be better for the broadcaster, and better for the country.<\/p> We want Channel 4 to continue to be a public service broadcaster, and we want it to continue to contribute socially, economically and culturally to life across the UK. But there is a wealth of evidence - including Ofcom\u2019s recent report - on the future challenges facing our traditional linear TV broadcasters. Linear TV viewing is down almost 60% amongst 16-25 year olds since 2010, whilst 16-34 year olds now spend almost twice as much time on YouTube and subscription VoD services than they do with broadcast content. There are now 315 channels, compared to 5 in 1982 when Channel 4 was established. Linear TV advertising revenues - which constituted Channel 4 is uniquely constrained in its ability to meet these challenges while it remains under public ownership - particularly because its access to capital and ability to pursue strategic partnership opportunities is limited.<\/p> Moving Channel 4 into private ownership could allow it to access new capital, take advantage of international opportunities, and create strategic partnerships only available through the private sector. A thriving, sustainable Channel 4 could offer the best prospects for long-term job creation and support to the wider creative economy.<\/p> Consulting on the broadcaster\u2019s future is therefore about ensuring that Channel 4 can continue to contribute to the UK\u2019s success in public service broadcasting for years to come, and how we ensure its ownership model best supports this aim.<\/p> The consultation opened on 6 July, running for 10 weeks, before closing on 14 September. We are currently analysing responses to our consultation, and evidence received through it, to inform our policy-making decisions. Once we have answered the questions set out in the consultation, we will know what specific impacts to assess and will therefore be in a position to carry out an impact assessment.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will publish an impact assessment ahead of the consultation on the privatisation of Channel 4; and what the evidential basis is that the privatisation will lead to more content investment and more jobs.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will make an assessment of the effect of privatising Channel 4 on (a) businesses and jobs in the UK production sector; (b) the balance in the creative economy between London and the rest of the UK and (c) UK viewers\u2019 access to original and distinctive UK content.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4415", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for John Nicolson"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1352536/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " There is a wealth of evidence set out in our consultation document that supports the case we have made about the evolving media landscape and the challenges this presents for linear TV broadcasters. Linear TV viewing is down almost 60% amongst 16-25 year olds since 2010, whilst 16-34 year olds now spend almost twice as much time on YouTube and subscription VoD services than they do with broadcast content. There are now 315 channels, compared to 5 in 1982 when Channel 4 was established. Linear TV advertising revenues - which constituted Moreover, Ofcom, in their latest recommendations to Government on the future of public service media, outlined what it called the \u2018rapid change in the industry \u2013 driven by global commercial trends and a transformation in viewing habits - [which] is making it harder for public service broadcasters to compete for audiences and maintain their current offer\u201d.<\/p> It is against this backdrop that the Government is taking action through a strategic review of the UK\u2019s public service broadcasting system, with plans to bring forward a White Paper in the Autumn, to ensure that our traditional public service broadcasters are equipped to retain their place at the centre of the UK\u2019s media ecosystem.<\/p>"}
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, "date" : {"_value" : "2021-09-03", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
, "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Television: Standards"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Department's news story, It\u2019s time to level up Britain\u2019s screens, published on 23 June 2021, what evidence his Department used to inform the assessment that choice is no longer an issue for UK viewers.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4018", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mrs Helen Grant"}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mrs Helen Grant"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1348894/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " HMG have worked closely with the Fundraising Regulator and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising to produce guidance to support safe and effective fundraising, in line with restrictions under each step of the COVID-19 roadmap. Current guidance is available on the Fundraising Regulator\u2019s website.<\/p> The National Lottery Community Fund is a non-departmental public body (NDPB), which means that it operates at \u2018arm\u2019s length\u2019 from government. As a distributor of Lottery money, rather than of government funds, it makes its individual funding decisions independently, within the framework of the policy directions set by the Secretary of State for DCMS. <\/p> <\/p> <\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4703", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Barran"}
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, "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2021-08-03", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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, "date" : {"_value" : "2021-07-20", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to discuss with the National Lottery Community Fund ways to assist small sports clubs with fundraising events after the COVID-19 lockdowns.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/248", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1315662", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1315662/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " <\/p> <\/p> The government is committed to delivering lightning-fast, reliable broadband to everyone in the UK. \u2018Project Gigabit\u2019 is ambitious, challenging and central to how we build back better. Our plan - to stimulate investment, bust barriers and drive competition - is working. We are on track for one of the fastest rollouts in Europe and for 60% of all households to have access to gigabit speeds by the end of the year. It is a huge leap forward from 2019, when it was 9%.<\/ins><\/p> <\/p> We are backing Project Gigabit with £5 billion so hard to reach communities are not left out - starting to level up now, not waiting for the end of the commercial rollout, and building on the half a million rural homes and businesses already given coverage through our support.<\/ins><\/p> <\/p> As part of Project Gigabit we are funding up to £210 million worth of vouchers over the next three years to help with the costs of installing gigabit to people\u2019s doorsteps and up to £110 million to connect up to 7,000 rural public buildings such as GP surgeries, libraries and schools. All premises not covered through these measures or through commercial coverage will be in scope for new Project Gigabit contracts.<\/ins><\/p> <\/p> According to Thinkbroadband (http://labs.thinkbroadband.com/local/E14000958<\/a>) 99.61% of premises in Southport currently has access to superfast broadband - up from 23% in 2011. On top of this, 19% also have access to Gigabit speeds. So far, 9 gigabit connection vouchers have been issued in the Southport area with a value of £19,600. Eligibility of other premises for vouchers can be checked at https://gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk/ <\/a><\/ins><\/p>"}
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, "date" : {"_value" : "2021-05-18", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
, "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Broadband: Southport"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to increase broadband speeds in Southport.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4669", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Damien Moore"}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Damien Moore"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1315110/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The figures for Arts Council England funding for opera and brass bands in financial years 2019/20, 2020/21 are given below.<\/p> <\/p> The figures for each year are broken down into primary and secondary funding and then a total. Primary classification indicates that, in this case, opera or brass bands, was a major focus of the activity funded with the assumption most of this amount went to funding this activity. Secondary classification indicates this was a minor focus of the activity and so it cannot be assumed this full amount of funding went towards this activity.<\/p> <\/p> A small number of projects are classified under both opera and brass bands, so these figures cannot be added together, as these projects would be double counted.<\/p> ACE Opera Funding:<\/ins><\/p> Year<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> Primary<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> Secondary<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> Total<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2019/20<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £59,230,322<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £26,335,477<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £85,565,799<\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2020/21<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £61,920,159<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £37,675,988<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £99,596,147<\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/ins><\/p> ACE Brass Bands Funding:<\/strong><\/ins><\/p> <\/ins><\/p> Year<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> Primary<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> Secondary<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> Total<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2019/20<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £375,339<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £765,573<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £1,140,912<\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2020/21<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £392,670<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £5,132,587<\/ins><\/p><\/td> £5,525,257<\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4008", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage"}
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, "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2021-05-20", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment he has made of the timescale for allowing choirs to sing (a) indoors and (b) outdoors as covid-19 restrictions are eased.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1289556/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " Since the start of the first lockdown, we\u2019ve provided a range of targeted measures to see the UK tourism sector through COVID-19. On top of the Government\u2019s wider economic support package, we've provided business rates relief and grants for many in the sector, as well as a substantial cut in VAT for tourism and hospitality activities until the end of March. The Chancellor will deliver the Budget on 3 March, in which he will set out the next phase of our plan to tackle the pandemic and build back better.<\/p> <\/p> We recognise that heightened travel restrictions are significantly impacting international tourism and we are closely monitoring the situation. We will continue to engage with stakeholders via the Tourism Industry Council to assess how we can most effectively support the sector\u2019s recovery.<\/p> The Global Travel Taskforce last year committed the Government to publish a Tourism Recovery Plan in support of the sector. The Government intends to set out proposals in the Spring, including plans for a marketing campaign to welcome visitors back to the UK as soon as it is safe to do so. <\/ins><\/p>
<\/a>2016: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063880/outcomes-by-offence-2020-revised.xlsx
<\/a>2005-2015: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/524326/cjs-outcomes-by-offence.xlsx<\/a><\/p>The Public Lending Right Act 1979 provides a right for authors, known as the \u201cpublic lending right\u201d, to receive payments from a central fund for the loan of their books to the public by local library authorities. The central fund is provided from government grant-in-aid, and the PLR Scheme is administered for DCMS by the British Library.<\/del><\/p>The PLR Scheme sets out how to calculate the payments that authors can expect to receive from the central fund and this is calculated, and recommended to the government, by the British Library using the number of \u2018notional loans\u2019 of their books from public libraries in the UK. The PLR Scheme sets out a maximum payment threshold per author of £6,600 and the minimum level for authors to receive payments is £1.<\/del><\/p>
<\/p>"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354862/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "over 90<\/del>74<\/ins>% of Channel 4\u2019s revenue in 2020 - have declined across the sector at a compound annual rate of 2.5% since 2015.<\/p>over 90<\/del>74<\/ins>% of Channel 4\u2019s revenue in 2020 - have declined across the sector at a compound annual rate of 2.5% since 2015.<\/p>over 90<\/del>74<\/ins>% of Channel 4\u2019s revenue in 2020 - have declined across the sector at a compound annual rate of 2.5% since 2015.<\/p>The government cannot, therefore, intervene in o<\/del>The government cannot, therefore, intervene in or influence the Fund\u2019s decision-making process or support individual applications for funding.<\/ins><\/p>The Government is working with mobile operators and suppliers to build an open, flexible, and diverse telecoms supply market, following the recommendations of the Diversification Taskforce, published on 20 April on GOV.UK<\/a>.<\/del><\/p>The Taskforce recommendations are helping to guide our approach delivering the Diversification strategy, including its central pillar of attracting new suppliers. The Government is designing a programme of targeted R&D to level the playing field for smaller suppliers, and we continue to consider all options.<\/del><\/p>Suppliers are themselves taking positive steps to support this agenda and a number of smaller suppliers have already announced new research facilities in the UK.<\/del><\/p>
<\/ins><\/p>Rules on outdoor singing for non-professionals will be relaxed at Step 3 of the roadmap and no earlier than 17 May, in line with the changes to social contact limits and wider performing arts activity restarting. Amateur singing indoors, is expected to return at Step 4 of the Roadmap and no earlier than 21 June.<\/del><\/p>