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Digital Economy Bill [HL]

My Lords, I rise briefly to support my noble friend’s amendment, to which I have added my name. I also pay tribute to the Government, who clearly have listened through the stages of the Bill. However, I still see beyond your Lordships’ House a degree of concern, as expressed by my noble friend, particularly at the speed with which we all have had to respond to the Bill—and the Government in turn are responding as well. Because of a lack of information, there is concern about what will be in the regulations. The amendments in this group are an attempt to enhance communication between creators and licensing bodies. We believe that the amendments should be supported because they are totally positive. We must reassure creators who may not have the influence of some large institutions, or the means to access professional advice to assist them in responding to Clause 42.