Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"3. If he will make an assessment of the effect of social media on the administration of justice. ..."Desmond Swayne - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Apr 2019
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"Do users, who appear to have an opinion on everything, have any idea what the law actually is?..."Desmond Swayne - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 07 Feb 2019
Leaving the EU: Mobile Roaming Charges
"Is not a competitive market the best answer?..."Desmond Swayne - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 31 Jan 2019
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"With the exception of God’s grace, nothing should be free. It distorts markets and misallocates resources, doesn’t it?..."Desmond Swayne - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 31 Jan 2019
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"10. Whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice on reforms to the oversight of solicitors. ..."Desmond Swayne - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 31 Jan 2019
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"If the SRA cannot and will not compensate the EcoHouse investors, it is ripe for reform, is it not?..."Desmond Swayne - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Dec 2018
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"8. What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the CPS in prosecuting crimes involving corrosive substances. ..."Desmond Swayne - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Dec 2018
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"What account is taken of gangs in this context?..."Desmond Swayne - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Nov 2018
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"What has been the impact of the reduced rent to small clubs arising from revisions to the electronic communications code? That did not happen on the Secretary of State’s watch, and it was not intended, but it has been a disaster, has it not?..."Desmond Swayne - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 25th October 2018
Asked by:
Desmond Swayne (Conservative - New Forest West)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate he has made of the changes in rents payable by communication network providers as a consequence of recent reforms to the Electronic Communications Code; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Margot James
The Electronic Communications Code (ECC) was recently reformed as part of the Digital Economy Act 2017. These reforms were intended to reduce the cost of providing communications infrastructure and make it easier for operators to deploy such infrastructure. The new Code came into force on 28 December 2017.
The Regulatory Impact Assessment published by Government estimated that the ECC reforms could lead to a reduction in average market rents (as compared to rates agreed before reforms to the ECC). However, the eventual impact is difficult to predict during this period of transition in which operators and site providers adapt to the new legislation.
During this period, where the market is adjusting and settling, good working relationships between site providers and code operators are critical, and we encourage all parties to continue their efforts to reach mutually acceptable agreements. The joint statement released in August is significant, as it reaffirms a commitment made by DCMS, industry, CLA and RICS to work collaboratively to implement the ECC.
My Department will continue to work with stakeholders, including representatives from industry, landowners, representative bodies and Ofcom, to inform the implementation of the new Code. I will monitor developments carefully and, as outlined in the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, will consider a formal review of the impact of the ECC reforms.