[Margaret Pilkington]

I really feel for those who are lonely, have no visitors, rely on TV for 'company'.

I used to visit my mum every day, but she still got lots of pleasure from her TV.....and when she could not sleep in the early hours of the morning, she would watch it in bed.

Another drawback to Pension credit is that the forms are difficult for some old folk to fill in.....and many do not want 'snoopers' looking at their finances....it is not because they have a lot of money, it is just that they do not trust people.

It would be better to say that all pensioners get their licence for a reduced fee. Or better still....ditch the fee for everyone!

It was promised that the licence fee would remain free to over 75's 'for the duration of this Parliament ' that was in the Tory party manifesto.....so another pie-crust promise.