Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Whittingdale and David Warburton

Thursday 22nd October 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Perhaps we can speed up a bit.

[David Warburton (Somerton and Frome) (Con)]

Have the Government developed a more detailed proposal on territoriality in the digital single market, given the huge impact any changes could have on the UK audio-visual sector?

[Mr Whittingdale]

We are in favour of the digital single market. In particular, we want increased portability in order to allow consumers travelling abroad to access services for which they have paid. I am aware, however, of the concerns expressed by the audio-visual sector that the principle of territoriality might be undermined. I am very keen that it should not be and that we do nothing to damage those industries, which make such a huge contribution to this country.