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Andrew Scadding
Head of Corporate and Public Affairs, Head of Corporate and Public Affairs
Blog posts in total 2
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Our view on the clauses to the Deregulation Bill approved by MPs today
Today, MPs approved clauses in the Deregulation Bill that will set up a review into whether non-payment of the licence fee should carry civil rather than criminal penalties. Andrew Scadding considers the implications.
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Why the BBC disagrees with Andrew Bridgen MP about the Licence Fee
As the BBC cannot turn off services for those who do not pay the licence fee, it needs an effective payment enforcement system. Andrew Scadding explains how the BBC is more vulnerable to payment-evasion than other broadcasters who can disconnect non-payers.