Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Robin Walker Excerpts
Thursday 9th June 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait The Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy (Mr Edward Vaizey)
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That is a very good question. Britain was at the forefront of negotiating the reduction in roaming charges, working with our European partners, and it is yet another example of the benefit to consumers and citizens of being a member of the European Union.

Robin Walker Portrait Mr Robin Walker (Worcester) (Con)
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After the huge success of the London Paralympics, we all saw how Paralympic sport can inspire. Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating my six Worcester constituents, who have been selected to represent ParalympicsGB in the wheelchair basketball at the Rio Paralympics?

David Evennett Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Mr David Evennett)
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I should be absolutely delighted to do so. I think it is very important that we wish all our athletes great success in Rio. The Paralympics are just as important as the Olympics and we wish them all success in their ventures.