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HANSARDPublic Representatives: Online AbuseAs the noble Lord knows, we look forward to pre-legislative scrutiny starting. It will be up to that panel to decide what they will cover within it.16 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Representatives: Online AbuseI hope that I can reassure the right reverend Prelate. We are absolutely clear that Ofcom, in its role as the regulator here, will be properly resourced. We are also clear that…16 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Representatives: Online AbuseAs my noble friend knows, this is a complicated area. Anonymity provides protection for a number of groups that deserve it but can be seen as an enabler of those who choose to…16 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Representatives: Online AbuseThe noble Baroness makes her point very powerfully. I imagine that issues around anonymity will be covered by the pre-legislative scrutiny committee, and I look forward very much…16 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Representatives: Online AbuseI am not aware of a formal impact assessment of the nature that the noble Baroness suggests, but I am sure she will agree with me that it can only have a deterring effect given…16 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Representatives: Online AbuseThe Government are clear that abuse is unacceptable, whether anonymous or not. Our intention is to try to address that.16 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Representatives: Online AbuseWe are absolutely open to and are already working on this issue. I have met with numerous women’s groups with great expertise on this issue and we will continue to do so.16 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Representatives: Online AbuseMy Lords, I think that this is a very solemn day for all of us as we remember Jo Cox’s tragic murder five years ago. I am sure that the House joins me in acknowledging the courage…16 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsI thank my noble friend for highlighting the varied and sustained support that the Government have been offering in the range of funds that he cited, some of which have been…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsThe noble Baroness will be aware that the Government have given huge support—over £25 billion—to the tourism, hospitality and leisure sectors. We made an additional grant of £425…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsThe noble Baroness makes a good point, but the picture is slightly more complicated than the one that she paints. She is right that there are areas of shortage, but in significant…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsThe two issues obviously have a link. Particularly for international tourism into this country, the range of events we have traditionally offered has been very important. We are…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsWe are currently working with VisitBritain, VisitEngland and local partners, including DMOs, to champion the diverse tourism offer we have in this country through the Enjoy Summer…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsThe Government recognise the role that regional transport authorities can play in providing information and assistance to visitors, as my noble friend has outlined, particularly…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsThe Government absolutely recognise the role that local authorities play, and, as the noble Earl is aware, they are important funders of DMOs. The review will look at the right…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsI am very happy to take the points raised by the noble Baroness back to colleagues in the department.08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsThe Government recognise and regret the disruption to travellers, particularly those who had been planning trips to Portugal recently. We have provided £2.3 million in the last…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsThe noble Lord will be aware that there are several different models of DMO, but the Government recognise the point that he makes about the important role that DMOs currently play…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsMy Lords, in March the Government commissioned an independent review of the destination management organisations in England to look at these issues. The review is ongoing and will…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsI really would not want to prejudge the review’s findings. When we get those later this summer, we will respond on a way forward.08 Jun 2021