[Margaret Pilkington]

The thing is Cashy, if it goes to subscription, then those who do not pay will not view.
I would not subscribe to this service....removing the licence means that people DO have a choice, where previously it was levied on all TV owners.
If you bought a TV the retailer was forced by LAW to send your details in so that it could be checked whether you were viewing legally.
The Observer used to be full of folk hauled before the courts because they had been caught out viewing without a licence.