Digital Economy Bill

John Bercow Excerpts

Tuesday 13th September 2016 Commons Chamber

Second Reading

[Mr Speaker]

The amendment has not been selected.

--- Later in debate ---

[Nick Herbert]

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?

[Mr Speaker]

Order. The intervention was too long. A lot of Members wish to speak in the debate. It is very selfish behaviour.

[Karen Bradley]

I will take the other one and then address both interventions.