Davis commended the Chamber's efficiency and emphasised the importance of freedom of speech as a fundamental principle that has contributed to the UK's cultural, societal, scientific, and economic development. He highlighted the historical significance of Parliament in enshrining this right and referenced article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Davis argued against the 'cancel culture' movement, which he sees as damaging to society by censoring controversial opinions rather than debating them openly. He cited examples like Galileo and Darwin, emphasising that such intellectual rebellion leads to progress but is now being stifled in universities. The MP presented data from a survey showing Britain's second-lowest level of academic freedom in Europe and a report indicating that over one-third of UK universities impose severe restrictions on free speech, including prestigious institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, and St Andrews.