I received a letter from the TV Licensing Enforcement Manager.
This is an extract from the letter:
Dear Mr. Bromwich,
Some time ago, we were advised that no TV receiving equipment was being used to receive TV programmes at this address, and therefore no TV licence was required.
Our standard practice is to now visit your address to confirm that no type of television receiver is being used there to watch or record TV programmes as they're being shown on TV. This includes the use of a TV set, digital box, DVD or video recorder, computer or mobile phone. Our visit should take no longer than a few minutes.
If you are still not using TV receiving equipment at this address, you needn't take any action. Just expect a visit from us soon.
*emphasis mine*
Here is my reply:
How many times must I tell you:
- I DO NOT HAVE A TV SET
- I DO NOT HAVE ANY RECEIVING EQUIPMENT WHICH WOULD ALLOW ME TO WATCH TV SHOWS AS THEY ARE SHOWN
- I HAVE NO INTENTION OF EVER AQUIRING OR OWNING SUCH EQUIPMENT
- EVEN ASSUMING I WERE ENTITLED TO A FREE TV LICENCE, THE ABOVE POINTS WOULD REMAIN THE SAME
- I STRONGLY OBJECT TO YOUR ASSUMPTION THAT I AM TELLING LIES
Why is it that you people assume that EVERYONE has some kind of receiving equipment?
I DO NOT NEED TV, I HAVE A LIFE!!
If you need to send someone to see me, then you will have to make an appointment, as I am not home 24/7.

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