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Consideration following re-committal and Third Reading
05 December 2022
Lead MP
Margaret Hodge
Not specified
Lab
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Science & Technology
Other Contributors: 6
At a Glance
Margaret Hodge raised concerns about consideration following re-committal and third reading in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Margaret Hodge
Lab
Not specified
Questioned the junior Minister for failing to acknowledge contributions from Labour Members during his winding-up speech.
Natalie Elphicke
Con
Hastings and Rye
Asked the Secretary of State if the Department would consider amendments to stop people smugglers trading their wares on TikTok.
Sarah Jones
Lab
Croydon West
Congratulated the all-party parliamentary group against antisemitism and questioned whether removing parts of the Bill allows holocaust denial to continue online.
Lucy Powell
Lab Co-op
Manchester Central
Supported the principle of the Online Safety Bill but criticised the Government for delaying its passage. Highlighted concerns about disinformation, abuse, and the need to regulate powerful platforms. Emphasised the importance of getting the Bill on the statute book despite flaws.
John Nicolson
SNP
Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Noted that while they are not entirely happy with the contents of the Bill, it is better than a new version proposed by recommitting the Bill. Stressed the need for protections against legal but harmful content.
Michelle Donelan
Cons
Wells
The children and families who have had their lives irreparably damaged by social media giants need support. The speaker pays tribute to campaigners like Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly took her own life after being bombarded by self-harm content on Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. She argues that the Bill should move forward together to protect children online while also protecting free speech for adults. She emphasises the need for proper scrutiny of the amendments proposed to ensure protection for both children and adults, and stresses that the Opposition's claims about putting the Bill at risk are unfounded and upsetting. The speaker commits to ensuring the Bill completes all stages by the end of the Session so tech companies can be held accountable.
Shadow Response
Lucy Powell
Shadow Response
Supported the principle of the Online Safety Bill but criticised the Government for delaying its passage. Highlighted concerns about disinformation, abuse, and the need to regulate powerful platforms. Emphasised the importance of getting the Bill on the statute book despite flaws.
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