Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Michael Fabricant Excerpts
Wednesday 14th June 2023

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call Sir Michael Fabricant.

Michael Fabricant Portrait Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con)
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Oh, thank you, Mr Speaker.

But this is not just about social tariffs, is it? It is also about when the whole broadband system goes down. Recently there was a break in the broadband circuits in Lichfield and no offer was made to any subscribers for any form of compensation. What is my right hon. Friend’s view on that?

John Whittingdale Portrait Sir John Whittingdale
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There are schemes that will ensure that if there is a lengthy take-out of provision, compensation will be available. I am very happy to look at the specific example of what happened in my hon. Friend’s constituency and to advise customers there what is available to them.