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HANSARD BBC FundingBusinesses across the UK are having to tighten their belts. Households across the UK are facing inflationary pressures and having to tighten their belts. The two-year freeze on…17 Jan 2022HANSARD BBC FundingAs I have said on a number of occasions, we have been having these discussions for months. In fact, my predecessor had the discussions before me. Legally, I have to make an…17 Jan 2022HANSARD BBC FundingI did not hear the second part of the hon. Gentleman’s question, but what I would say is: what is wrong with playing “God Save the Queen”? [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear!”] What is…17 Jan 2022HANSARD BBC FundingNo.17 Jan 2022HANSARD BBC FundingIt is billions of pounds, and I do not believe that any family receiving repeated letters, or a bailiff knocking on their door, or a request to appear at a magistrates court would…17 Jan 2022HANSARDOnline Safety BillThat is a central purpose of the Bill. As a result of the work by the Joint Committee and others, including the Law Commission and those who have examined the first edition of the…06 Jan 2022HANSARDOnline Safety BillI am disappointed to hear about the response from the tech companies, but frankly not surprised. We will bring forward legislation that introduces criminal sanctions, including…06 Jan 2022HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right and I thank him for his question. The Select Committee on Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is the jewel in the crown, as is the scrutiny of all…06 Jan 2022HANSARDTV Licence Fee: People over 75I meet the BBC regularly to discuss a range of issues, including enforcement, and I will meet the chair and director-general next week. The BBC confirmed recently that no…06 Jan 2022HANSARDOnline Safety BillThe disinformation and misinformation unit is working, and we have done everything possible. I know there have been—accusations is a strong word; perhaps concerns. Concerns have…06 Jan 2022HANSARDTV Licence Fee: People over 75As I said in my previous answer, this is something that I am continuing to review. I reiterate that the BBC has taken no action against anyone over 75 years of age—no one. This is…06 Jan 2022HANSARDTV Licence Fee: People over 75I reassure my hon. Friend that the entire issue of over-75s and decriminalisation remains very much under review and on my desk. The BBC has confirmed that no enforcement action…06 Jan 2022HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaI think Mr Speaker might call me to order if I start discussing Channel 4 on the back of a sports question.06 Jan 2022HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaI bow to the expertise of my right hon. Friend, who has served in my job and in the Department for many years, and served as Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee. I do…06 Jan 2022HANSARDOnline Safety BillThere have been absolutely no delays. The Joint Committee reported on 10 December and the Bill will come to the House very shortly. We have taken time to consider the…06 Jan 2022HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaI am absolutely grateful to her for giving me the opportunity to explain my answer about Channel 4, which was misrepresented on social media. Channel 4 does take its public…06 Jan 2022HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaIt is about levelling up—I am very sure. Equality and opportunity for all is probably the best way to describe it. It is certainly an ethos that is overlaid as a filter on every…06 Jan 2022HANSARDOnline Safety BillMay I echo my colleague’s warm welcome to the shadow Front Bench team, particularly the shadow Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell)? I am quite…06 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe online safety Bill will be before the House very shortly. I do not think I can answer the hon. Lady’s particular question, because that is not a policy of the Department—it is…06 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. I do not think I said happy new year to you at the beginning of questions. Happy new year to everyone here today. I know it has been a tough few weeks for…06 Jan 2022