In a response to John McDonnell in Parliament last week, Ed Vaizey had this to say on the Communications Bill timeline:
Mr Vaizey: A Green Paper will be published shortly after Christmas to be followed by public consultation, white paper and draft bill in mid-2013.
. The public consultation that follows will inform a draft Communications Bill to be produced by mid-2013. Our aim is to complete the legislative process by the end of this Parliament. The timetable is designed to ensure that there is sufficient time to have a full and open dialogue about the complex issues involved and reflects the importance of this sector to the UK.
Media Reform - Coordinating Committee
Green paper expected shortly after Christmas
In a response to John McDonnell in Parliament last week, Ed Vaizey had this to say on the Communications Bill timeline: Mr Vaizey: A Green Paper will be published shortly after Christmas to be followed by public consultation, white paper and draft bill in mid-2013. . The public consultation that follows will inform a draft [...]