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Proceeding contribution from Lord Young of Norwood Green (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 1 March 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Digital Economy Bill [HL].


Digital Economy Bill [HL]

Not to my knowledge. I think it is unfortunate that there seems to be a slight dichotomy of opinion there between the Front Bench and the Back Bench, with one welcoming the amendments. I say to the noble Baroness that the gathering of evidence does not mean that somebody is guilty, so I do not accept that point. I cannot tell noble Lords about any suggestions from BT. We submitted the amendments in good faith in the light of the serious points that had been made in previous debates and, from other points that have been made around the House, it is obvious that they serve a purpose. Therefore, I make no apologies for the amendments. I think that they are a constructive response to a constructive debate, and it is unfortunate that they do not seem to please the noble Baroness. Amendment 19 agreed. Amendment 20 Moved by


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
717 c1291-2 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Complaints Disclosure of information Compensation Codes of practice Consumers Broadcasting Civil proceedings Climate change Competition Computer networks Copyright Digital broadcasting Broadband Communication Fees and charges ICT EU law Investment Infrastructure Exemptions Emergency services Intellectual property Libraries Internet Electronic publishing Newspaper press Public service broadcasting Ofcom Music Radio frequencies Universities Telecommunications Regulation Repairs and maintenance Rural areas Information Commissioner's Office Subscriptions Internet service providers
Legislation
Digital Economy Bill (HL) 2009-10
Link
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