Broadband: Social Tariffs Debate
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Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
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Broadband: Social Tariffs
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Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)
As I have said, the industry is responding, with a number of operators providing low-cost social tariffs for people who want them. We think that a voluntary, market-led approach is the quickest way to provide fast internet connection to everybody, and we are very grateful for the industry’s co-operation.
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab)
My Lords, can the Minister come back to the question raised by the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann? It appears that some government departments will accept payments only if they are made online, thereby excluding millions of people from engagement. What are the Government going to do to be more inclusive?
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)
My Lords, I will discuss that with colleagues in other departments who are responsible for that particular aspect.