Proceeding contribution from Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 20 January 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Digital Economy Bill [HL].

Digital Economy Bill [HL]

My Lords, those of us who wish to see this Bill pass, subject to a number of amendments, find what the Minister has just said quite breathtaking. We will certainly have to consider our position on Report if the outcome is exactly as the noble Earl has said. We have heard all about softly-softly steps. I could draw parallels with preparing for war in 2002 without any UN resolutions, but that may be a slightly extreme example. The Minister is saying that there will be no evidence and that Ofcom will not have carried out a proper review, yet it will be asked by the Secretary of State to prepare these measures. That is breathtaking.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 716 c1070
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Access Codes of practice Appeals Broadcasting Costs Competition Computer networks Copyright Communication Fees and charges ICT Internet Ofcom Tribunals Subscriptions Internet service providers
Legislation: Digital Economy Bill (HL) 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Digital Economy Bill [HL]

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