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HANSARDOnline Safety BillI thank all right hon. and hon. Members for their contribution to the debate today and, indeed, right through the passage of this complex Bill. First, let me turn to the…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillThe hon. Gentleman is talking about the access of coroners, families and others to information, following the sad death of Molly Russell. Again, I pay tribute to Ian Russell and…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI do not think I need to respond to that, but it goes to show does it not? My hon. Friend talked about post-legislative scrutiny. Now that we have the new Department of Science,…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention. Indeed, end-to-end encrypted services are in the scope of the Bill. Companies must assess the level of risk and meet their…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI was just coming to that. I thank my right hon. Friend for the rest of her speech. She always speaks so powerfully on eating disorders—on anorexia in particular—and I can indeed…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI will certainly look at that. Our intention is that in all areas, especially relating to children and their protection, that might not fall within the user enforcement duties, we…12 Sept 2023HANSARDConsultation on Powers in Relation to UK-related Domain Name RegistriesThe Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will be commencing sections 19-21 of the Digital Economy Act 2010 (DEA 2010). This legislation sets out the DSIT…20 Jul 2023HANSARDElectronic Trade Documents Bill [Lords]I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. Let me take this opportunity to thank all the Members of this House and in the other place who have spoken in support of…10 Jul 2023HANSARDElectronic Trade Documents Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend has spoken eloquently about fishing, and has previously raised the subject of fishing with me. Health certificates are not currently within the scope of the Bill,…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyAs the hon. Member for Pontypridd rightly says, and we have said all the way through, technology and digital markets move really quickly. That is why we want to make sure that…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyAs the hon. Member for Pontypridd rightly says, and we have said all the way through, technology and digital markets move really quickly. That is why we want to make sure that…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyClearly, we have safeguards in the process there, so the Secretary of State will need to consult the CMA. This is not just an isolated decision-making process; the CMA has…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyClearly, we have safeguards in the process there, so the Secretary of State will need to consult the CMA. This is not just an isolated decision-making process; the CMA has…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyNotices will be made public, and information about the groups will be reported online. [Official Report, Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Public Bill Committee, 27 June…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyNotices will be made public, and information about the groups will be able to be reported online by the CMA . The following is an extract from the 10th sitting of the Digital…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyOn microbusinesses and small business, this is effectively a standard definition that, yes, does exclude microbusinesses, because it replicates provisions in the Enterprise Act.…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyOn microbusinesses and small business, this is effectively a standard definition that, yes, does exclude microbusinesses, because it replicates provisions in the Enterprise Act.…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyThe hon. Lady asked about the possibility of multiple enforcers in process at the same time. In effect, we are restating the existing arrangements, which have been working. They…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyThe hon. Lady asked about the possibility of multiple enforcers in process at the same time. In effect, we are restating the existing arrangements, which have been working. They…10 Jul 2023HANSARDScience, Innovation and TechnologyThe hon. Lady also asked about the CMA being able to enforce and why private enforcers did not have the same powers. Only the CMA may impose penalties. Private enforcers may seek…10 Jul 2023