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HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fifth sitting)I appreciate the Minister’s comments, although I disagree with him on the reasoning. We see the leveraging principle as critical to the success of the pro-competition regime. It…20 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 53, in clause 20, page 12, line 11, at end insert— “(ca) carrying on activities in an area of its business other than the relevant digital activity, which…20 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fifth sitting)I have listened to the robust debate we have had. I still feel that having a timeline on the face of the Bill would provide transparency, clarity and certainty. Therefore, we will…20 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fifth sitting)I am grateful for that intervention. The hon. Member will know I am also fond of her and her voice. I think it is important to clarify exactly what we are debating, and why we are…20 Jun 2023HANSARDElectronic Trade Documents Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I rise briefly to endorse what the Minister says about the Bill. It is incredibly important, particularly post Brexit, when red tape has significant consequences for our ability…19 Jun 2023HANSARDElectronic Trade Documents Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I have just a brief question for the Minister. In the Second Reading Committee, I pressed him on where the responsibility for the Bill would sit. I would appreciate it if he would…19 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you, Mr Hollobone, and thank you to both our witnesses. Mr Burrus, can I come to you first, please? We have heard a lot in the evidence already submitted to the Committee…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q You mentioned, Mr Burrus, the need for the provisions to be properly enforced. I would like to bring you in here, Mr Smith. Can you outline how exactly you would like to see…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Brilliant, thank you. [Rushanara Ali in the Chair ]15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q One of the points of concern that has been raised with the Committee is that the bigger, dominant firms have the ability to tie up firms in legal wranglings for a considerable…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q How will the Bill ensure that the smaller businesses and start-ups are not unfairly disadvantaged by the existing, big, dominant market players? Neil Ross: The key thing that…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q Mr Burrus, one final question for you. One of the arguments that has been put to us is that costs to consumers might increase, as a result of the costs for apps on platforms…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you—you actually outlined my final question, which was on that point. One of the things we have heard as legislators looking at the Bill is about those risks around…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q I have a question to you, Mark, from Match Group. A lot of your products and offerings were traditionally on desktop providers, rather than apps. How can we ensure that the Bill…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q Just to push you on omissions, do you think there is anything missing from the Bill that would have helped you, or is it great and perfect? Richard Stables: I think it is long…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you, Richard. As someone representing your company, which has been directly impacted by the practices that the Bill is seeking to protect against, do you see any omissions…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Abortion: Offences against the Person ActIn 2020, this House amended the law in Northern Ireland to remove the threat of criminal sanctions for any woman who attempted to end their own pregnancy. There is cross-party…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you, gentlemen, for joining us this morning. Are you able to explain to us exactly how consumers are harmed by the behaviour of big tech in your industry and how that has…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Q 108 Good morning. Thank you, Neil, for being here this morning. You at techUK are in a unique position, representing everyone who should be impacted by this legislation. Will…15 Jun 2023HANSARDArtificial Intelligence RegulationThe rapid growth of AI has the potential to revolutionise the economy and our public services, but with no industrial strategy to speak of and their White Paper already out of…14 Jun 2023