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Proceeding contribution from Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Labour) 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]

98: Clause 7, page 9, leave out lines 12 to 14 and insert— "(2) OFCOM may but need not make a code under subsection (1) for a time before the end of— (a) the period of six months beginning with the day on which sections 124A and 124B come into force, or (b) such longer period as the Secretary of State may specify by notice to OFCOM. (2A) The Secretary of State may give notice under subsection (2)(b) only if it appears to the Secretary of State that it is not practicable for OFCOM to make a code with effect from the end of the period mentioned in subsection (2)(a) or any longer period for the time being specified under subsection (2)(b)."


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
716 c849 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
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
Legislation
Digital Economy Bill (HL) 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk