patchy

While its record against inflation is patchy, though, it has proved a very reliable hedge against equity drawdowns.

Mrs Harman said the support after diagnosis was "very limited and very patchy" which could lead to feeling "really lonely".

Many of the interviewees say that there is still the option of being connected to mobile data - but that this is far too expensive for most, and that connectivity is patchy.

"Support teams who have this specific experience is very patchy," she added.

Many say despite guidelines issued for more than a year, enforcement remains patchy.