Proceeding contribution from Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 18 January 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Digital Economy Bill [HL].
Digital Economy Bill [HL]
Amendment 96 seeks to remove the requirement for Ofcom’s approval of a code, or a modification to an approved code, to be overseen by the Secretary of State. Surely Ofcom should be empowered to fulfil its duties under the Bill without being second-guessed by the Secretary of State. Clause 6 is similar in intent to Section 121 of the Communications Act, on the approval of a code for a premium rate, which includes no similar provision for the Secretary of State to approve the code. Surely it is unnecessary and overbureaucratic, and will serve no relevant purpose, to have such a power in the Bill. I beg to move.
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- 2009-10
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- Access Data protection Codes of practice Appeals Broadcasting Costs Computer networks Copyright Digital broadcasting Broadband Communication Fraud ICT Exemptions Intellectual property Libraries Internet Educational institutions Ofcom Radio frequencies Schools Subscriptions Internet service providers
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- Digital Economy Bill (HL) 2009-10
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