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Proceeding contribution from Viscount Astor (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 15 May 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill.

Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill

My Lords, does the Minister accept that Parliament has not been able either to debate or to scrutinise the rules that are drawn up in the agreement between the Secretary of State and the BBC on what the eligibility provisions should be for those receiving help? Does he not think that those rules, which cover how the £600 million will be spent, should be debated by Parliament? If my amendment is not the right way to do that, will he say what the right way is to allow Parliament to debate the matter?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
692 c164 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Care homes Cost effectiveness BBC Costs Digital broadcasting Digital technology Housing benefit Fees and charges Eligibility EU law Government assistance Flats Procurement Multiple occupation Parliamentary scrutiny National Audit Office Visual impairment Take-up Digital switchover help scheme Television licences
Legislation
Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk