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Release of Spectrum Band

Proceeding contribution from Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 15 November 2016. It occurred during Debate on Release of Spectrum Band.

The hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. We need to be careful about the unintended consequences of some of these changes. Some of those consequences can, with careful consideration, be anticipated; others will probably come in time, but that needs to be carefully reviewed and monitored.

The PMSE sector comprises many small operators, which are not all in the robust financial circumstances we would like them to be. Without assistance, they face some difficult times in the future. The Government and Ofcom’s recent announcement that a compensation scheme will be introduced is hugely welcome, and I thank the Minister for that. Although the importance of increasing mobile phone and broadband coverage is clear for all to see, we must ensure that unintended consequences do not have a negative impact on our hugely successful creative sector and that PMSE operators are able to continue their world-class work. I would be grateful, therefore, to hear from the Minister whether the Government have any further plans to assist the PMSE sector with the transition.

5.21 pm

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
617 cc82-5WH 
Session
2016-17
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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