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HANSARDHate Speech OnlineWe will be coming back to the House with this in due course, and the Bill will be coming back imminently. This is my key priority—I cannot stress that enough. Protecting children…20 Oct 2022HANSARDHate Speech OnlineI think it is about time the Opposition remembered that it is this Government who are introducing the Online Safety Bill. It is this Government who committed themselves to it in…20 Oct 2022HANSARDHate Speech OnlineI do not think that anybody disputes the fact that hate speech and hate crime should have no place in our society, but freedom of speech, of course, is the bedrock from which all…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChannel 4 PrivatisationChannel 4 is a great UK success story, and in a rapidly changing media landscape the Government of course want it to thrive in the long term, while maintaining its…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChannel 4 PrivatisationAs I said in answer to the hon. Gentleman’s first question, I am thoroughly reviewing the business case, which is the right thing to do—I am an evidence-based politician. We have…20 Oct 2022HANSARDGrassroots Sport: FundingI share hon. Members’ passion for grassroots sport, which brings communities together. I have seen that in my own community, as I am sure the hon. Gentleman has in his. It makes…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChannel 4 PrivatisationAs I have said, I am reviewing this business case and can assure all Members that I am doing it thoroughly. I am basing my decision on evidence. I am listening to representatives…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineThe inquest into Molly Russell’s tragic death further highlights that the No. 1 priority of the Online Safety Bill has to be protecting children and young people. I commit to…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineMy right hon. and learned Friend has been a huge advocate of this Bill, on which he has worked personally. He is absolutely right that it is not just about getting the Bill…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineI would be delighted to meet the hon. Member. I have worked with her extensively over the years and I have a great deal of respect for her. I absolutely share her commitment to…20 Oct 2022HANSARDGrassroots Sport: FundingEither the Sports Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Pudsey (Stuart Andrew), or I would be delighted to come to Bradford East. I think that £1.16 million is a…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineI want to be absolutely clear: my intention is not to appease everybody; my intention is to ensure that we bring the Bill back as soon as we possibly can and that we prioritise…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineI completely concur with my hon. Friend, who is a fantastic advocate for his constituents. Selling illegal drugs is a priority illegal offence in the Online Safety Bill. Platforms…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineMy Ministers and I have been looking at this area. One fundamental problem relates to the accountability of these companies and who is ultimately responsible for these algorithms.…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineI do not think anybody is underestimating the scale of the challenge. We will be the first country in the world to really tackle this head on to the extent that we will be doing.…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineI know that my right hon. Friend is passionate about this Bill and has played a leading role in helping to shape it to this point. I agree that unless social media platforms…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChild Protection OnlineMy ministerial team and I, as well as the Department, work closely with the Department for Education. Media literacy is of course essential, and the Online Safety Bill will…20 Oct 2022HANSARDPersonal DataWe will create a new bespoke British data protection system that will give people around the world world-class data rights and control over their data, and greater ability to…20 Oct 2022HANSARDPersonal DataI am more than happy to meet the hon. Member and discuss this further and also take this away to discuss with hon. and right hon. Members across Government.20 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Member will know, we introduced the energy price guarantee to help organisations with the cost of living, and are working with all sectors through the current…20 Oct 2022