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Proceeding contribution from David Leslie Taylor (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 18 December 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill.

Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill

I do not doubt the good intentions behind the legislation—in particular universal access—but I am sure that I am not the only MP who has been contacted by constituents about this subject. A pensioner household asked me to put the following points to the Secretary of State. Some households have significant difficulties with data sharing between Departments, agencies and public bodies as the data was not collected for that purpose. Some households watch hardly any television—they might even switch off when digital arrives. Does the Secretary of State understand the concern that such households have about this process, regardless of the good intentions behind the Bill?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
454 c1173 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Access Disclosure of information Data protection Consumers Charities BBC Costs Certification Digital broadcasting ICT Eligibility Households Government assistance Landlords Private sector Low incomes Older people Multiple occupation Radio Social security benefits Rural areas Take-up Satellite broadcasting Freeview service High definition television Digital UK Digital switchover help scheme Sunset clauses Television licences Whitehaven
Legislation
Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk