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HANSARDModernisation of the Railway8. What steps he is taking to modernise the UK’s railways.30 Jun 2022HANSARDModernisation of the RailwayIt was game, set and match Eastbourne last week, at the conclusion of our pre-Wimbledon tournament. That international event puts us on the map as a visitor destination, with its…30 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade between NI and rest of UK12. What steps his Department is taking to support businesses trading between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.22 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade between NI and rest of UKAs my right hon. Friend says, there are huge opportunities for trade within the Union, including with spaceports in Cornwall and Scotland. Given Northern Ireland’s expertise and…22 Jun 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Fourteenth sitting)At the risk of following my earlier voting pattern, I am also very much with the hon. Member for Batley and Spen in spirit. I could not do the subject any more justice than she…21 Jun 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I welcome the Minister’s announcement and that commitment. I particularly welcome that the new offence will have epilepsy in the title. People who seek out those who may be…21 Jun 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ8. One of my youngest constituents, little Nellie Oakshott, is two years old and has been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy. Her very brave parents, Megan and Tom, are…15 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillWith average wages, education levels and some health outcomes lower than elsewhere in the south-east, and with life expectancy differing in my hometown by seven years from one…08 Jun 2022HANSARDKickstart Scheme Closure21. What steps she plans to take to support young people into work following the closure of the Kickstart scheme.06 Jun 2022HANSARDKickstart Scheme ClosureI thank my hon. Friend for her visit to Eastbourne and the great energy and commitment she has shown to raising local aspiration. The kickstart scheme has been a huge success…06 Jun 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Good afternoon, Frances. I want to ask you about anonymity and striking a balance. We have heard variously that anonymity affords some users safe engagement and actually reduces…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q May I ask, directly related to that, about the complaints procedure? What would you like to see in terms of changes there, to make it more unified, more universal and simpler?…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Eva, there is just one reference to anonymity in the Bill currently. Do you think there is an opportunity to express a fuller, more settled opinion and potentially expand on…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q Would that be an argument for their identity verification being at platform level, rather than any wider public identity? Liron Velleman: That could be very possible. One of our…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q What are your thoughts on the balance between privacy and anonymity? Poppy Wood: Of course, the Bill has quite a unique provision for looking at anonymity online. We have done a…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q May I ask a quick supplementary about positive verification, before others contribute? A contributor to a previous session said there was a reluctance—a genuinely held…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Thank you. That is very helpful.26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Do you think Ofcom has the resources that it would require to push for an independent audit of risk assessments? Poppy Wood: Obviously Ofcom is growing. The team at Ofcom are…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q May I ask a follow-up question on that? Poppy, you referenced risk assessments. Would you value and welcome more specifics around quality standards and minimum requirements on…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q May I ask about anonymity? It is mentioned in the Bill, but only once. Do you think there is a need for more expansive coverage of this issue? Do you think people should be able…26 May 2022