by TheISPA | Feb 16, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Government plans to roll out lane rental schemes The Department for Transport (DfT) has published its response to the consultation on the future of lane rental schemes. DfT outlines that it will proceed with removing the sunset clauses from the schemes...
by TheISPA | Feb 9, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband DCMS Questions DCMS ministers were questioned in the House of Commons this week, Digital Minister Margot James MP, and Culture Secretary, Matt Hancock MP, responded on behalf of Government: Regarding the poor urban connectivity in parts of London, including...
by TheISPA | Feb 2, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Parliamentary Questions Margot James MP answered many written questions on broadband in her capacity as Digital Minister, including: Regarding potential for an independent consumer advocate for the telecoms industry - as called for by Citizens’ Advice...
by TheISPA | Jan 26, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Fibre rates relief bill passes through Parliament The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill was passed through Parliament and will now become an Act. Newly appointed Local Government Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, welcomed the...
by TheISPA | Jan 19, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Consideration of Amendments to the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill expected on 23rd January The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill 2017-19 has passed through the House of Lords with...
by TheISPA | Jan 12, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Parliamentary Question Speaking prior to his promotion to Culture Secretary, Matt Hancock MP, reiterated the Government’s support for a free and open internet as the “bedrock for a thriving and innovative digital economy”, when asked on plans to maintain net...
