The boss of that there UK Music has welcomed the appointment of treasury minister Stephen Timms as the government man who will take over the ongoing 'Digital Britain' project.
As much previously reported, the music industry was a bit disappointed with the provisions in the 'DigiBrit' report prepared by former Communications Minister Stephen Carter given its lacklustre proposals for taking on internet piracy. But Carter has now stepped down, and Timms will take over the task of implementing DigiBrit plans. And UK Music chief Feargal Sharkey seems to hope that might mean the Digital Britain team reconsidering their music piracy viewpoint.
Sharkey seems to base those hopes on Timm's comments on confirming his new remit, in which he said: "Building a 21st century knowledge economy is at the heart of government's vision. It's vital for jobs and growth that Britain is able to maximise the benefits of the digital revolution. At the top of my in-tray will be plans to ensure faster broadband access for homes and businesses and combating digital piracy - as we move towards publication of the Digital Economy Bill".
Here's what the Sharkey man had to say: "The music industry, and all content creating industries with digital means of delivery and consumption, will be looking to Government for leadership on tackling piracy. It has been, and continues to be, hugely damaging to our business and to the UK's economy".