(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 £157.50 to £159.00 and that for a black and white TV licence is increased from £53.00 to £53.50 (see regulations 3 and 5);
(b)the instalments for a premium instalment licence are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £162.50 to £164.00 (see regulation 4(1) and (2));
(c)the instalments for a budget instalment licence and for an easy entry licence are increased so that in each case the total amount payable is increased from £157.50 to £159.00 (see regulation 4(1) and (3) to (34));
(d)the instalments for a simple payment licence are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £157.50 to £159.00 (see regulation 4(1), (35) and (36)).
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.