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Article: Electronic Communications Bill receives Royal Assent.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-26 May 2000-UK GOVERNMENT: Electronic Communications Bill receives Royal Assent (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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The Government's commitment to making the UK the best place in the world for e-commerce took a major step forward today, when the Electronic Communications Bill received Royal Assent.

E-Minister, Patricia Hewitt said:

"This Government is determined to make the UK the best place in the world for e-commerce. To realise this vision, we need a modern, flexible market framework, confident consumers and businesses, and a government that leads the way. The Electronic Communications Act is a ...

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