HUW MERRIMAN'S FAILURE TO RESPOND TO OR ACKNOWLEDGE CORRESPONDENCE BT BRITISH TELECOM TELLECOMMUNICATION OPEN REACH OFCOM NEGLIGENCE INCOMPETENCE

HUW MERRIMAN - Gives the impression of being a virtual parrot, jumping on issues that are the responsibility of other MPs and repeating almost word for word the calls of other MPs. The tactic is to blame someone else for the failings of the Conservative Party. It is never their fault, even though they are tasked with producing policies for a sustainable future. Anyone with half a brain could have predicted that by leaving Europe, we'd no longer have the cheap drivers that we had before. This would leave a gap in delivery services that they should have tackled as part of their campaign to Brexit.

Through 2020 into 2021, it is alleged that Huw has been missing in action, bringing the reputation of the British Parliament into disrepute. Reports are coming in as to allegations of failing to respond to correspondence from his constituents, and refusing to meet with members of the public over planning corruption and housing over development in his geographical region - of which it is alleged, there are many complainants raising serious issues, that are not being heard, quelling the voices of the electorate who are under represented, as figures are massaged to make it appear that all is well in Blighty.

That is the effect of only responding to those raising concerns convenient to his cause. It is called Cherry Picking.

Other complaints about the Code of Conduct of this Member of Parliament are to do with the monopoly that BT at present enjoy, as the owners of OpenReach, with the Ombudsman, apparently, not comprehending company law, and so condoning a situation where BT are offering performance related contracts, then not being able to uphold such contracts, being minimum broadband speeds and telephone lines crackle free. It seems with Ofcom being part of the problem. Whereas, breach of contract, is breach of contract - and someone has to be responsible at the end of the day.

What makes this situation appear more serious, is the failure to reply of even acknowledge correspondence to do with transport where he chairs the Transport Committee. Bringing into question the introduction of E10 fuel, that is a delaying tactic, but may also be a ruse to harm engines of older vehicles, to boost sales of new vehicles.

Huw Merriman MP
29 – 31 Sea Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN40 1EE 27 August 2021

Dear Mr Merriman,

BT and Open Reach – Monopoly – Herstmonceux Broadband Dysfunctionality

I am writing to you as my local MP, where telecommunications in .......... (for others using TalkTalk - network provided by BT’s OpenReach), falls way below the standard one should be entitled to in our digital age.

Please find enclosed copy of my letters to BT Group plc., and OpenReach Ltd., dated 14 August 2021, and my letter to Ofcom of even date.

The problem as I see it is that BT have a monopoly situation, and despite Ofcom suggesting the network provider and service provider should be divorced, to ensure independence. There has been no severance and BT ultimately controls OpenReach. Hence a monopoly exists, where I have no choice in service provider. All service providers rely on BT’s network. The lack of competition means they can get away with substandard connections, leaving the consumer high and dry.

BT/OpenReach have engineered a business practice designed to disguise their failures to correct long term faults, by opening and closing complaints that are not fixed, but makes it look as though they are doing something. There is no effective remedy for the end user of limited means in the UK. For example, litigation is beyond the means of the ordinary man. ....................................

For all these reasons, I am asking you if you would consider exploring the possibility of asking a question in the House, as to what is being done for those in the country who are at the mercy of ruthless business practices. Also, if there is merit in bringing this situation to the attention of Oliver Dowden MP Secretary State (Digital) and/or Nadhim Zahawi MP Under Sec. State (Business), such as to engage the ministers with the relevant responsible portfolios.

Yours sincerely,

Conservative Party
Constituency Office
29-31 Sea Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1EE
01424 736861
huw.merriman.mp@parliament.uk
Facebook@HuwMerriman

Those making complaint have found that it does not matter how you contact Huw, you won't get a reply in any event, unless you are rich and powerful, and a contributor to the Conservative Party, or an oil company looking to keep fossil fuel cars on the road for as long as possible. Even where he claims you should contact him via email direct on: huw.merriman.mp@parliament.uk

You must be joking. We'd rather hold a General Election to get ourselves an MP who performs their duty, or get Huw put onto a watch list of MPs who are behaving badly. You can complain about Huw using the links on our Code of Conduct page.

In days of old leaders who fouled up this badly were literally eaten as part of frenzied cannibalism butchery and dismemberment. Where politicians were actually cooked, Hannibal Lecter fashion, to show their disdain and rid the world of their tormentors.

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