Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 20 Nov 2017 TV Licence Fee
"I totally agree with virtually everything the hon. Lady is saying. It is good that we examine the licence fee, although it was examined fairly recently—the new royal charter was introduced in January this year. I hope she agrees that the World Service has been a lifeline to many people …..." Bill Grant - View Speech
"My hon. Friend the Member for Dartford (Gareth Johnson) beat me to that intervention.
I do not recognise the concerns of the hon. Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Alan Brown) about the BBC’s performance in Scotland. Having been a councillor for 10 years and in Parliament for a short period, …..." Bill Grant - View Speech