Proceeding contribution from Lord Howard of Rising (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 8 February 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Digital Economy Bill [HL].

Digital Economy Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for his comments. He said that the Government’s position was clear and that the proposals are sensible and rational, and went on to explain something that was about as clear as mud. Unfortunately, he has yet again explained on behalf of the Government how two organisations will work together and co-operate without being absolutely clear who will do which bit, as we have pointed out. However, in the interests of getting on with the debate, and given the Government’s predilection for this sort of arrangement, which always ends up being a mess, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 250 withdrawn. Amendment 251 Tabled by

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 717 c544
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Children Codes of practice Computer networks Copyright Digital broadcasting British Board of Film Classification Communication Licensing Emergency services Libraries Internet Ofcom Radio frequencies Radio Public lending right Local broadcasting Young people Regulation Safety Video games Classification schemes Streaming
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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