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Debate between Simon Danczuk and Holly Lynch
Monday 13th March 2017

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Danczuk Portrait Simon Danczuk (Rochdale) (Ind)
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3. What steps his Department is taking to ensure the effective delivery of the armed forces covenant.

Holly Lynch Portrait Holly Lynch (Halifax) (Lab)
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15. What steps his Department is taking to ensure the effective delivery of the armed forces covenant.

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Mark Lancaster)
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The 2016 covenant annual report clearly demonstrates the progress that has been made since the covenant was enshrined in law. Today, I am pleased to announce a new initiative by the main broadband providers: personnel posted to a location not covered by their current provider can now cancel their broadband without incurring any additional fees. I thank BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, Sky and Virgin Media for their support.