Motion text
That this House recognises positive impact of discounted broadband tariffs for consumers on low incomes or with special social needs, especially during a cost-of-living crisis; acknowledges that there is currently no mandatory requirement for broadband or mobile providers to offer social tariffs; notes that with the amendments to the Communications Act 2003 that came in force in December 2020, Ofcom has the power to consider the need for industry-wide social tariffs for disadvantaged groups of customers, with direction from the Government; further notes that if social tariffs were made mandatory, over 7 million households could potentially benefit from having the cost of bills reduced; acknowledges that just 1 per cent of potentially eligible households are taking advantage of social tariffs, which is often a result of lack of awareness around discounted offers; calls on the Government to direct Ofcom to instate mandatory and universal broadband and mobile social tariffs for vulnerable consumers and to take steps to improve the advertisement of current social tariffs on offer.
Signatures (18)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 July 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
6 July 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
6 July 2022
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
6 July 2022
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
6 July 2022
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
6 July 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 July 2022
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 July 2022
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 July 2022
Davey, Ed
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 July 2022
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
7 July 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
11 July 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 July 2022
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 July 2022
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 July 2022
Morgan, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 September 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
5 September 2022
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.