After a bit of a hiatus, shouting at BT, and a few others, I finally got back on the TV Licensing trail. I emailed them...
Mark L. Potts 13:25 (21 hours ago)
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Dear Sir,
TV Licensing informs me that they cannot answer my query and recommended that I email this address. Whilst I doubt that you will be able to - or willing to - answer my question.
I would like to know what percentage of the TV Licences that I have been forced to buy in the last 30 years have been spent on programming and what percentage was spent on providing premises and opportunity for activities and behaviour that I do not approve of. Given recent revelations, I no longer have faith in the BBC and fail to see why I should be FORCED to support such a disreputable organisation.
Before you lecture me about NOT having a license, check your records.
However, what would you do if I refused to pay? Just out of curiosity. Would you take me to court and be prepared to answer this question in court?
Yours,
Mark L. Potts
to foi
Dear Sir,
TV Licensing informs me that they cannot answer my query and recommended that I email this address. Whilst I doubt that you will be able to - or willing to - answer my question.
I would like to know what percentage of the TV Licences that I have been forced to buy in the last 30 years have been spent on programming and what percentage was spent on providing premises and opportunity for activities and behaviour that I do not approve of. Given recent revelations, I no longer have faith in the BBC and fail to see why I should be FORCED to support such a disreputable organisation.
Before you lecture me about NOT having a license, check your records.
However, what would you do if I refused to pay? Just out of curiosity. Would you take me to court and be prepared to answer this question in court?
Yours,
Mark L. Potts
They replied...
FOI Enquiries <FOIEnquiries@bbc.co.uk> 10:54 (1 hour ago)
to me
Dear Mr Potts,
Thank you for your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, as detailed in your email below. Your request was received on 4th December 2012. We will deal with your request as promptly as possible, and at the latest within 20 working days. If you have any queries about your request, please contact us at the address below.
The reference number for your request is RFI20121442.
Kind regards
The Information Policy & Compliance Team
BBC Freedom of Information
BC2 B6, Broadcast Centre
201 Wood Lane
London W12 7TP
www.bbc.co.uk/foi
Email: foi@bbc.co.uk
Tel: 020 8008 2882
Fax: 020 8008 2398
to me
Dear Mr Potts,
Thank you for your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, as detailed in your email below. Your request was received on 4th December 2012. We will deal with your request as promptly as possible, and at the latest within 20 working days. If you have any queries about your request, please contact us at the address below.
The reference number for your request is RFI20121442.
Kind regards
The Information Policy & Compliance Team
BBC Freedom of Information
BC2 B6, Broadcast Centre
201 Wood Lane
London W12 7TP
www.bbc.co.uk/foi
Email: foi@bbc.co.uk
Tel: 020 8008 2882
Fax: 020 8008 2398
I have included the contact details so, if you fancy dropping them an email...
I can't wait for their reply!
I can't wait for their reply!
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