I know that my right hon. Friend is aware that filming has gone on in his constituency and in mine, which is very welcome.
Digital UK says that the majority of televisions will not become obsolete overnight. People on fixed incomes might become concerned about the confusing messages, and we need to clarify matters. I hope that BBC Wales will help people with their concerns and avoid making confusing statements during the switchover period, and when the scheme is up and running. I hope, too, that there will be clearer, transparent information about funding for the help scheme, whether it is done centrally—from London —or in Wales.
I welcome the Bill and its implications for people in Wales, and in Swansea, East in particular. Nobody should be left behind in this process, particularly those on fixed incomes or those who are disabled. It will provide them with a stepping stone to the future, to greater choice and to a much improved service.
Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Sian C James
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 18 December 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill.
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