Beeb asked to include Island in exemption offer
Plans to provide free television licences for over 75s in the Island remain firmly on the government agenda, the Treasury minister insists.
Eddie Teare today told Tynwald the BBC has been asked to include the Isle of Man in proposals to offer exemption to those over the age of 75, a move which would be phased in from 2018.
Mr Teare said it would help meet one of the Manx government's three principles - to protect the vulnerable.
Funding free licence fees for over 75s cost the UK government more than £600 million last year - about a fifth of the BBC's budget.
Mr Teare says there is support available
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