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Digital Economy Bill

Proceeding contribution from Karen Bradley (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 13 September 2016. It occurred during Debate on bills on Digital Economy Bill.

I am about to conclude and I know many Members wish to speak, so I hope the hon. Gentleman will forgive me.

The Bill will provide the necessary powers to enable Ofcom to take on its new regulatory role and to allow the BBC to manage TV licensing for pensioners.

The Bill is good news for all. It is good for people wanting to get online, for telecommunication companies wanting to grow their sector and build consumer confidence and for creative industries wanting to protect their property and have an economy to sell into. It is good for families wanting to help their children with homework on the internet, without stumbling across harmful material.

It is also good for civil servants who want to be entrepreneurial and deliver better services and for people who want to transact with the Government efficiently, without burdens and bureaucracy. We will grow the economy and we will grasp the future. I commend the Bill to the House.

1.12 pm

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
614 cc777-8 
Session
2016-17
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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