A Bill to restrict charges for using telecommunications to contact certain government advice services; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
This bill aims to curb charges when people contact government advice services by telephone or other telecom channels. It seeks to restrict how much can be charged and to ensure affordable access to essential government information and guidance, with provisions for related, connected purposes. In short, it makes it cheaper and easier for the public to reach government help.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, where its general principles are debated. It has not yet moved to committee scrutiny or later stages.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
