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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Extension of tv licence to cover iplayer
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The chairman of the BBC want the licence to cover iplayer. This is a step away from programs as they are broadcast being due the licence.
The BBC have the monopoly on fees and this is a step too far, I urge the minister and department to block this request.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not responsible for.
This is an operational matter for the BBC.
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