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HANSARDSocial Media: Offensive MaterialI may answer a number of the noble Lord’s questions in writing but the Bill will be brought forward this year.23 Mar 2021HANSARDSocial Media: Offensive MaterialMy Lords, the Government are clear that being anonymous online does not give anyone the right to abuse others. We are taking steps through the online harms regulatory framework to…23 Mar 2021HANSARDSocial Media: Offensive MaterialJust to be clear, I was speaking on behalf of the Government in conversation with the police. The noble Lord will be aware that the primary responsibility for this matter sits…23 Mar 2021HANSARDSocial Media: Offensive MaterialMy noble friend is quite right and the framework will aim to protect all users, particularly children and vulnerable users. As for hitting the pocket, she may be aware that the…23 Mar 2021HANSARDBritish Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Vaizey for bringing forward this Bill, which was successfully taken through the other place by my honourable friend Bim Afolami, the Member…19 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairThe role profile for the chair of Ofcom was discussed, including with the DCMS Select Committee, and updated with exactly the intention the noble Lord suggests.18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairMy Lords, the process to appoint a new permanent chair of Ofcom is currently under way. The process will be fair, open and robust. As with all public appointments, it will be…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairThe noble Lord raises a very important point. Work is already starting within Ofcom to recruit the appropriate skills and experience that will be needed to deliver on the online…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairI am sure that the noble Lord will understand that I am not going to speculate on any potential candidate for the role, but I absolutely agree that it is critical that Ofcom…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairIf the noble Lord looks at the role profile, he will see that it is extremely clear about the level of professionalism and experience required—although, it being Cheltenham week,…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairI am afraid I do not follow my noble friend’s question, so, if I may, I will write to him.18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairMy noble friend is right that it will be extremely important in future for Ofcom to co-ordinate its activities with other digital regulators, including the new digital markets…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairOfcom is the Government’s preferred regulator for the new online harms regime and the new legislation, which will be introduced later this year. The Government will announce their…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairThe Government are supportive of a modern system of public service broadcasting that remains relevant and continues to meet the needs of UK audiences in future. Obviously, Ofcom,…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairThis will be a very important part of the new role, but I stress that the role of the chair is to lead the independent board. It is for the board, together with the chair, to…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairThe Government have been very clear about the value of the BBC, particularly in the pandemic, during which it has served to educate, inspire, inform and act as a crucial and…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairThe process regarding the independent panel member to which the noble Lord refers has been carefully considered. The Commissioner for Public Appointments has approved them and…18 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsThe noble Baroness asks a very specific question. As I mentioned, our rules around visiting this country for creative professionals, which would include teachers, are more…11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsIn relation to the publication of that documentation, my understanding is that it was legal text that was shared in confidence and that there are no current plans to publish it…11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsI cannot speculate about the future, but I can reassure the noble Lord that we work closely with both the FCDO and the Cabinet Office on these issues.11 Mar 2021