Today’s Queen’s Speech was, as expected, not full of surprises – both in a general sense and in relation to broadband and technology.
In the context of an overall political message to focus govermment activity in support of a strong, growing and competitive economy whilst building a fair society to reward people who work hard, the major legislative planks formed around immigration, pensions, social care and education.
No name-check to broadband in the Queen’s Speech, refecting the business as usual approach the government has taken for some time in respect of the ongoing programmes in support of broadband rollout. No mention either to the Communications Bill where we are expecting a White Paper before the summer recess.
Three announcements are however of interest to those in the sector: (more…)