Debates between Lord Herbert of South Downs and Karen Bradley during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Digital Economy Bill

Debate between Lord Herbert of South Downs and Karen Bradley
Tuesday 13th September 2016

(7 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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Will the Secretary of State give way?

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I will take two quick interventions.

Lord Herbert of South Downs Portrait Nick Herbert
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Given that the extent of fibre to premises is so low in this country at only 1%—we are in danger of falling behind other countries in future—should not the regulator be confident in looking at the monopoly and in breaking it up where necessary to encourage more investment and competition? Does not BT’s monopoly with Openreach now need attention?

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