I did address this point. I said that the USO contained in the Bill will get high-speed broadband everywhere. Furthermore, a broadband voucher scheme does not require legislation. In fact, we have had one in the past without legislation. This new clause is therefore unnecessary.
Digital Economy Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Matt Hancock
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 28 November 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Legislative Grand Committee proceedings (HC) on Digital Economy Bill.
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