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HANSARD Channel 4 PrivatisationI could not agree more. My hon. Friend makes some excellent points, some of which I will turn to later in my speech.14 Jun 2022HANSARD Channel 4 PrivatisationWe have a very plural system. The argument that I am making is that private and public play different roles in that important ecosystem, but I hope that the House will today agree…14 Jun 2022HANSARD Channel 4 PrivatisationI beg to move, That this House supports the UK’s much loved cultural institutions, which are celebrated around the world while creating jobs and growth across the country; in the…14 Jun 2022HANSARDChampions League Final: ParisI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, West Derby (Ian Byrne) for securing this urgent question and for his powerful testimony of his experience. The champions league…06 Jun 2022HANSARDCommonwealth GamesOh, there she is!26 May 2022HANSARDPrivatisation of Channel 4Sorry, but I thought it was Ministers who decided which questions they responded to, not the other way around. It was their decision to do it this way. [ Interruption. ] The…26 May 2022HANSARDPrivatisation of Channel 4Yet again, the Secretary of State fails to come to the Dispatch Box herself to defend one of her own flagship policies, despite publishing a media White Paper and the Government…26 May 2022HANSARDChannel 4 Privatisation(Urgent Q uestion): To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the privatisation of Channel 4.27 Apr 2022HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Could you advise me on whether you have received notice that there will be a statement tomorrow? If not, what advice would you give the…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker—27 Apr 2022HANSARDChannel 4 PrivatisationThe sell-off of Channel 4 is an important matter for Parliament, yet instead of a statement we had announcement by tweet during recess, and now we hear that a White Paper is to be…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillThe business managers have failed everybody on both sides given the time available. A systems-based approach also has the benefit of tackling the things that platforms can…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It has been a busy day, and I will try to keep my remarks short. It is a real shame that the discussion of an important landmark Bill, with so…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI will not, sorry. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, who I had the privilege of meeting, cited many examples to the Joint Committee on the draft Online Safety Bill of…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI will give way once on this point.19 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI am sorry, but too many people want to speak. Members should talk to their business managers, who have cut— [ Interruption. ] I know the hon. Gentleman was Chair of the…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI will come on to some of those issues. My hon. Friend makes a valid point. I fear the Government’s current solution to the balance between free speech and regulation will please…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI will give way one last time.19 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI very much agree with my hon. Friend, and I will come on to talk about that shortly. The Online Safety Bill is an important step towards strong, independent regulation. We…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI am not going to give way, sorry. Before I get onto the specifics, I will address the main area of contention: the balance between free speech and regulation, most notably…19 Apr 2022