Fear of Big Brother is a threat to broadband Britain / Financial Times, 21 October 2008
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9686cbd0-9f8b-11dd-a3fa-000077b07658.html

"The digital economy – retailing, entertainment, high-speed connections – stands every chance of continuing to expand, however grim the news is from elsewhere. The biggest threat to this was thought to be the UK’s failure to invest in high-speed broadband. But there are signs that government, regulators and industry are working out how to improve the infrastructure. The appointment of Stephen Carter, who understands the challenge, as minister for technology, communications and broadcasting is positive. But another issue is emerging that could still impede the broadband economy. Unlike infrastructure, which has had a great deal of effort expended on it, it suffers from a policy vacuum."