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HANSARDOnline 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 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 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 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 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 2022HANSARDEvents Research ProgrammeThe Government have published today the final reports from the science-led events research programme. The events research programme has gathered evidence on the risks associated…26 Nov 2021HANSARDNews UK: Release of 2019 UndertakingsOn 1 February 2021 News UK submitted an application requesting the Secretary of State to release in full the undertakings accepted in 2019. The 2019 undertakings were accepted in…25 Nov 2021HANSARDFan-led Review of Football Governance Final ReportFootball clubs are at the heart of our local communities. They have a unique social value and many possess great history and legacy. Fans are at the centre of our national game,…25 Nov 2021HANSARDBBC Licence FeeThe Government have committed to maintaining the licence fee funding model for the duration of the charter period. Ahead of the next charter review process, we will undertake a…18 Nov 2021HANSARDBBC Licence FeeI thank my right hon. Friend for his question. My priority is to secure a settlement that delivers value for money for those hard-pressed constituents and for the licence fee…18 Nov 2021HANSARDBBC Licence FeeI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question and his comments. He is absolutely right; I do speak regularly to the independent sector, including Channel 4 and other bodies within…18 Nov 2021HANSARDBBC Licence FeeI thank my hon. Friend for his question. On the charter review, the mid-term review begins—and we will start discussions—next year. The charter renewal, which is the point at…18 Nov 2021HANSARDBBC Licence FeeThere were four elements to that questions. On the tweet, I did not rebuke Laura Kuenssberg, somebody who is perhaps the best in the business—very professional; a very polite…18 Nov 2021HANSARDHarmful Content OnlineThe draft Bill was published in May 2021. Pre-legislative scrutiny is under way, but we expect the Joint Committee to report by 10 December. This scrutiny is a vital part in…18 Nov 2021HANSARDHarmful Content OnlineI take this opportunity to thank the Joint Committee for the work that it has undertaken, particularly gathering the evidence from Frances Haugen and others. We have taken a huge…18 Nov 2021HANSARDHarmful Content OnlineThis is a novel and groundbreaking Bill that will legislate in a way that has never been done before, in a new sector and a new environment. Ongoing scrutiny on a regular basis…18 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur world-class arts, culture and heritage received another huge boost in the Budget and spending review, with more than £850 million to protect museums, galleries, libraries and…18 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises an important question. Historic and cultural buildings, such as the Empire and Townley Hall, are at the heart of their communities, and we are determined to…18 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Lady knows, the appointments process follows due process, is in line with the governance code for public appointments and is under the auspices of the Commissioner for…18 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. The hon. Lady mentioned sleaze and this Government about four times: I thought she was going to enlighten us on the earnings from Mishcon de Reya received…18 Nov 2021