22-06-2019, 10:53
I wouldn't say they haven't spent a single penny. Mindgeek are seeking to become an accredited AV provider, which means they have had to pay for a third party to audit their AV system and report the findings to the BBFC. However, were AV to be cancelled entirely, I'm sure Mindgeek would be seeking to recover this cost from the government and I don't see how the government could refuse to pay.
I'm sure it would be loose change to the government anyway, certainly in comparison to the ferry contracts it agreed to ensure critical imports could reach the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit. These contracts were later cancelled at a cost of £50m in compensation to the ferry companies, plus another £33m to Eurotunnel. I'm sure if AV were cancelled there would be a few compensation claims, although for a lot less money.
I'm sure it would be loose change to the government anyway, certainly in comparison to the ferry contracts it agreed to ensure critical imports could reach the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit. These contracts were later cancelled at a cost of £50m in compensation to the ferry companies, plus another £33m to Eurotunnel. I'm sure if AV were cancelled there would be a few compensation claims, although for a lot less money.