A Bill to amend the Digital Economy Act 2017 in respect of TV licence fee concessions by reference to age
House of Lords
28 April 2022
This Lords-only bill would amend the Digital Economy Act 2017 to change how TV licence fee concessions are decided, basing eligibility on age. If enacted, it would alter who qualifies for a reduced or free television licence. The measure is currently at its first reading in the House of Lords.
The bill is at the First Reading in the House of Lords, its initial stage. If it progresses, it would move through subsequent readings and committee scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 16 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
