SNP MP accuses government of hiding matter from publicpublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
Urgent Question on no-deal Brexit mobile phone roaming charges
House of Commons
Parliament
SNP MP Kirsty Blackman accuses the government of hiding the matter from the public, saying it was only brought up because of the HuffPost article published yesterday, external.
Digital Secretary Jeremy Wright says phone companies used by 85% of people say they have no plans to implement roaming charges.
There is a concern about accidental roaming in Northern Ireland, Mr Wright says, noting they are asking companies to "do all they can to prevent that happening".
If there is a deal, during the implementation period the situation will continue exactly as it is now, he adds, noting the government is in conversations with phone companies.
"It is not possible for the UK government to restrict the activity of EU operators," he adds.