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Digital Economy Bill [HL]

I thank all noble Lords who have voiced their support for this proposal and agree that this is an issue of some concern. I also thank the Minister for accepting that this is an important matter. It is encouraging that the Minister has said it is important and could well need to be addressed at some future date. I would then expect the Government to follow this through. Going back to the discrete point about the financial aspect, because many in the older generation require radios in different rooms, it would be a financial hardship to have to replace them all. The noble Lord, Lord Maxton, and others said that this is different from digital TV where a box can put on top of the set. With the radio, a number of items have to be replaced. As I have said, I hope the Government will keep this matter in mind and follow it through as needs be in the future. On that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 240 withdrawn. Amendment 241 not moved. Amendment 241A Moved by