House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020 - Transposition Update
12 October 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Matt Warman Con Boston and Skegness
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The minister is laying legislation in Parliament to implement the European Electronic Communications Code Directive.
- The legislation aims to support nationwide gigabit-capable connectivity.
- Ofcom will receive necessary tools to enforce consumer protection and digital infrastructure modernization.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the transposition of the European Electronic Communications Code into UK law through legislation to ensure modern digital infrastructure and consumer protection.
Action requested
The minister is laying legislation in Parliament to implement the European Electronic Communications Code Directive, which will support nationwide gigabit-capable connectivity and provide Ofcom with necessary tools. The government has committed £5 billion for broadband rollout in underserved areas.
Key facts
- Laying legislation in Parliament to transpose the European Electronic Communications Code into UK law.
- Budget 2020 committed £5 billion investment in gigabit-capable broadband rollout in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- The Directive revises the EU telecoms regulatory framework established in 2003.