FAC uninvited from debate

11:05 | Thursday November 26, 2009

A panel of panel of digital experts, including UK Music chief executive Feargal Sharkey, shadow minister for culture Ed Vaizey and FAC acting chief Jeremy Silver, had been due to take part in an online discussion about the key issues raised by the legislation.

However as the debate, organized by The Telegraph and Virgin Media, neared it seems someone took exception to Silver’s involvement and his invitation was rescinded.

A spokesman for Virgin Media says she is not aware of any issue.

The panelists - Virgin Media Jon James and Jill Johnstone from Consumer Focus are also expected to take part – will answer questions about the Bll in the online debate at 1.15pm at www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/6654676/Digital-Economy-Bill-Join-the-debate.html.

The second reading of the Digital Economy Bill is due to take place on December 2.