Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Whittingdale and Edward Timpson

Thursday 24th September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Whittingdale]

I have no doubt that the newspapers in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency are doing an excellent job, and I have had a number of conversations with the News Media Association and other publishing organisations. The Government have extended £1,500 business rates relief for local newspaper offices, but we will obviously continue to look at what additional measures we can take to support newspapers.

[Edward Timpson (Eddisbury) (Con)]

What progress his Department has made on improving mobile coverage in rural areas.