Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kelly Tolhurst and David Warburton

Tuesday 16th July 2019 Commons Chamber

[Kelly Tolhurst]

I point out that there was £309 million-worth of fraud in e-commerce in 2016 versus £13.6 million in 1998. The hon. Gentleman will know that the European Banking Authority published an opinion on readiness for implementation and the Financial Conduct Authority published a statement in June. They are working on mitigations past the September implementation date. They are working with industry and providers to make sure that the essence of the changes prevail, which is to make it safer for merchants and consumers.

[David Warburton (Somerton and Frome) (Con)]

5. What steps his Department has taken to develop sustainable energy in rural communities in Somerset.