A Bill to restrict charges for using telecommunications to contact certain government advice services; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
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The Government Services (Telecommunication Charges) Bill would stop or limit charges people pay when they contact certain government advice services by phone or other telecommunications. It aims to ensure that getting government advice is affordable and easy, not hindered by high call costs. The bill also includes connected provisions to support these aims.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in 2017.
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21 Feb 2017
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
