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Digital Economy Bill [HL]

I have spoken only once before in this lengthy debate and that was on Clause 42, on the definition of orphan works. I spoke on behalf of the Periodical Publishers Association, of which I am the vice-president. We felt then that the definition was inadequate. The association did not think that it was a proper definition at all. I was glad when, after a brief debate in Committee, the Minister, to my surprise, said that he agreed with me and would go back to consider what had been said and see whether a better definition could be arrived at. He has, in fact, done that—I think to the satisfaction of the association. On the question of "reasonable" and "diligent", we suggested the form of words "reasonably diligent". However, I have no intention of quibbling over that. "Diligent" is good enough for me and I am satisfied with the Minister’s approach, as is, I am sure, the association.