BT'S SURCHARGE ON TELEPHONE BILLS

Early day motion 2149, tabled 26 October 2009 by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour). Signed by 70 members.

That this House condemns as absurd and unwarranted the £9 surcharge imposed on each BT bill where the customer does not pay by direct debit or by BT's payment plan; notes the bizarre justification that it is to pay BT for the cost of customers paying their bills; believes it to discriminate against poorer customers; and demands that it be withdrawn forthwith.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 14, DUP 6, Conservative 3, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.