INTERNET GOODS DELIVERY SURCHARGES

Early day motion 650, tabled 30 October 2013 by Robert Smith (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 19 members.

That this House notes that people living in the north east of Scotland and the Highlands and Islands are often asked to pay substantial surcharges for the delivery of goods ordered over the internet; is concerned that such charges are often not clear to customers ordering products online; believes that such charges are unfair and discriminate against people living in the areas of the UK which are affected; welcomes the commitment of the UK Government to hold a delivery charge summit with major retailers; and backs calls from the Fairer Delivery Charges campaign for retailers to end excessive delivery surcharges and to offer delivery by Royal Mail when this is the cheaper option.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1.