The argument is that if our government disposed of this 'asset' now, they'd rake in almost £1bn. IPv6 is still not mainstream, so this figure can reasonably in

The argument is that if our government disposed of this 'asset' now, they'd rake in almost £1bn. IPv6 is still not mainstream, so this figure can reasonably increase over time with the increase in IPv4 scarcity. Thus it stands to reason not to sell out just yet.