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Digital Economy Bill [HL]

My Lords, we considered the points made in Committee by noble Lords on the question of how long the appointed manager to an internet domain registry would be in place. We were particularly struck by fears that a manager sent in temporarily to correct the failure of a registry could end up as a permanent appointment. As I have said, nationalisation of a registry is certainly not the Government’s intention. The amendment will put a two-year limit on the order appointing a manager. I hope this will satisfy the concerns expressed by noble Lords. I beg to move. Amendment 127 agreed. Clause 20 : Application to court to alter constitution of internet domain registry Amendments 128 and 129 Clause 20 : Application to court to alter constitution of internet domain registry Amendments 128 and 129 Moved by