SIR - Regarding the letter headed "Point of view" (T&A, January 15), I would like to clarify for your readers that the TV licence is a permit to watch TV programmes as they are broadcast.
This means that you do not need a TV licence if you only ever use television receiving equipment to watch pre-recorded DVDs or videos or if your TV receiving equipment cannot receive signals.
Those who wish to make it clear that they do not need a licence can take the following actions to detune the equipment, but this is not compulsory: l Remove the television from the aerial.
l Cover the aerial socket so that it cannot be used.
l Ensure that when channels on the television are selected no television signal is received.
If you do not require a TV licence we would encourage you to contact TV Licensing, inform us of your situation and then we can update our records accordingly.
For further information about TV Licensing, please visit our website www.tvlicensing.co.uk or call us on 0844 8006732.
Charlotte Hancock, on behalf of TV Licensing, Alma Road, Headingley
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