Let's Phase out the BBC Licence Fee!
Today in Parliament (6h Jan 2022), Mark Eastwood MP for Dewsbury called for the BBC Licence fee to be phased out.
Mr Eastwood said "I appreciate the support given to our TV industry. However, a big question remains on the viability of the BBC licence fee in today’s modern society. With hundreds of commercial and subscription channels currently available, I urge the Minister to look at the possibility of phasing out this outdated payment model and to consider other options for the BBC to be able to fund itself."
In reply, Minister Julia Lopez said: The current licence fee funding model is fixed for the rest of the charter, until 2027, but we will be reviewing the model well in advance of the next charter period. We are considering all options. I appreciate the concerns he raises, which I know are shared by a number of others.
