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Parliament debates the ‘Telephone Tax’

30/6/2013

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Following our announcement of the debate and the issuing of a briefing in this blog posting, the debate took place and the proceedings are recorded here.
We have published comments and clarifications on the points made by the various contributors to the debate.
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We have also issued a news release, anticipating the NAO report, which is expected to be published very shortly.
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Parliament to debate the ‘Telephone Tax’

24/6/2013

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At 11 am on Wednesday 26 June, RIchard Burden MP will introduce a debate entitled “Cost of non-geographic telephone numbers used by Government” in the Westminster Hall chamber.
We have prepared and circulated a briefing paper for members attending the debate, and others
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'Telephone Tax' to be investigated by the NAO

11/6/2013

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Our news release covers the background to this issue, the result that must surely be obtained and the consequences of retention.

Given the effect of a previous NAO investigation on HMRC, and now after Ofcom announcements, we are confident that the “Telephone Tax” will be clearly seen for what it is
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News Feed appears truncated

11/6/2013

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Supporters have pointed out that the News Feed appears to cut-off, missing older items.
Any presentation of the feed is limited by the number of items which can be shown.
This will be fully covered by the new version which is being prepared.

This does not affect the email update or recent items seen through a feed reader. Many recent items are currently well worth a look.

The blog can be viewed by Archive date and now also by a comprehensive list of Categories.
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UK GPs using 084 telephone numbers

10/6/2013

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After a listing of GPs in Scotland, provided by the campaign, was published by the Sunday Post, full lists covering all four nations have now been released.
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Ofcom consultation response ‘Simplifying non-geographic numbers’

2/6/2013

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The Ofcom consultation  - Simplifying non-geographic numbers - Policy position on the introduction of the unbundled tariff and changes to 080 and 116 ranges - closed on 28 May 2013.
Our (brief) response is available to view using the link to the right.
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Comments on the response are invited using this link, or that as below every blog entry.

All non-confidential responses will (in time) be published by Ofcom on this page.

Ofcom will be making its statement on this consultation as it publishes the relevant formal legal instruments, triggering the start of a 18 month implementation period. Depending on issues that may be raised, we expect this to be within the next few months.

Up to the point of implementation there will be much to be done to ensure that only those who can truly justify the imposition of a Service Charge continue to do so. These efforts will be focussed around The Big Question.
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