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Martin Whitfield

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Leaving the EU: Economic Analysis
Tuesday 30th January 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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My colleagues and I will be very happy to meet my hon. Friend to develop the full potential of aerospace in his constituency.

Martin Whitfield Portrait Martin Whitfield (East Lothian) (Lab)
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7. Whether he has met representatives of the Keep Me Posted campaign.

Sam Gyimah Portrait The Minister for Higher Education (Mr Sam Gyimah)
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Representatives of the Keep Me Posted campaign are dedicated advocates for consumer choice on billing. Neither I nor current BEIS Ministers have met them, but my officials have done so in the past and are familiar with their campaign and the valuable work they do.

Martin Whitfield Portrait Martin Whitfield
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Considering the levels of digital exclusion, including in broadband coverage in my constituency, will the Minister agree to meet me and Keep Me Posted to discuss the implications for our constituents?

Sam Gyimah Portrait Mr Gyimah
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In response to the hon. Gentleman’s point about exclusion, I think the House can celebrate the fact that, under this Government, 95% of the country will be covered by our superfast broadband roll-out. However, I take his point on board and will be delighted to meet him.

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