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Alison McGovern

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Wednesday 15th March 2023

(1 year, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julia Lopez Portrait Julia Lopez
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I thank my hon. Friend for raising his concerns about British Gas. As the digital infrastructure Minister, I want to ensure that everyone has great access to the internet, but he might be interested to know that suppliers with more than 50,000 customers must allow people to pay energy bills in cash or on prepayment, and talk to them over the phone.

Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern (Wirral South) (Lab)
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What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of cryptocurrency technologies on low-income households?

Julia Lopez Portrait Julia Lopez
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I confess that cryptocurrency is not in my portfolio, but I am happy to refer the hon. Lady to a Minister who may be able to answer that.

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