Today, Mr Mann wrote to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport asking how many residential properties in Bassetlaw had no television licence at the latest date for which information is available. Presumably he is totting up how many households will not have the benefit of seeing his kisser on the box when he is trotted out by the Beeb for his Rent-A-Quotes. Next step will be to identify those households.

So, if you don’t have a TV licence, our advice is to get a one immediately (even if you don’t have a telly) in case he decides to make a personal appearance on your doorstep.