Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sam Gyimah and Martin Whitfield

Tuesday 30th January 2018 Commons Chamber

[Martin Whitfield (East Lothian) (Lab)]

7. Whether he has met representatives of the Keep Me Posted campaign.

[The Minister for Higher Education (Mr Sam Gyimah)]

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]

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?

[Mr Gyimah]

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.