[access-uk] Re: BBC-Licence changes?
- From: Angela Stone <jamfordel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 12:26:26 +0100
Where alex and I live
We only pay 7.50 a year
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> On Sep 5, 2014, at 11:11, <Clive.Lever@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi Steve,
>
> I agree. It’s not about ‘can you afford it’, but ‘are you getting what you
> pay for’. There is an argument that says that if we are paying the full
> licence fee it would strengthen our cases whenever we have to challenge
> unnecessary inaccessibility. However, since the only text we have seen
> published refers to a possible withdrawal of the over-75 concession, without
> being able to source the rumour, how do we know we are not jumping the gun?
>
> Perhaps someone will be able to write back when the rumour can either be
> confirmed or quashed. In the meantime, let’s chill out a bit on the subject.
>
> Best,
> Clive
>
>
>
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Steve Nutt
> Sent: 05 September 2014 10:40
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: BBC-Licence changes?
>
> Hi,
>
> With the increase in audio description, I wouldn't mind paying a full
> licence, but I think the BBC should commmit to increasing it even further if
> they do do this. But bear in mind the key word in this message is rumour.
>
> All the best
>
> Steve
>
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> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Shaun O'Connor
> Sent: 04 September 2014 14:55
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] BBC-Licence changes?
>
> Hi Folks
>
> Just to give everyone a heads up.( be advised the following is by word of
> mouth at present)
>
> According to rumours currently in circulation the BBC are in the process of
> abandoning the concessionary TV licence for blind and visually impaired
> people and in addition are abandoning the free licence scheme for people over
> the age of 75( or is it 73?)
> Why are they doing this? my guess is as good as yours right now but one
> possibility is that most people have an internet enabled device of one sort
> of other whether it be a computer or mobile phone.
> ALL these devices , under current legislation, require the owner to have a
> valid TV licence as part of the ownership package.
>
> The BBC have reasoned that, if you can afford one of these devices you can
> afford a full licence., they omit conveniently that the changes in technology
> are the primary cause of people migrating to these devices and in many
> respects have little or no choice.
>
> IF there is truth in this then this measure should be opposed vigorously, .
> especially taking into account the cost of living and incomes either staying
> static over the foreseeable future or even declining.
>
> ATB
>
> Shaun
>
>
>
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