Lucy Powell: I am sorry to hear of the cases that my hon.
UK — Parliament · 2025-06-05 · UK · verified record
Themes: Child safety & minors · Online platforms · Search services
Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act
I am sorry to hear of the cases that my hon. Friend describes. She is right that the quick spreading of misinformation and disinformation on social media and elsewhere in such cases can be of great concern in relation to safety on our streets and protection of our public servants and others. Indeed, it can cause real problems, as we saw last summer. We are taking action in that regard. The Online Safety Act 2023 was not as strong in this area as it could have been, but we will work to strengthen the laws where necessary.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week? I shall. The business for the week commencing 9 June includes: Monday 9 June—Remaining stages of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill (day one). Tuesday 10 June—Consideration of a Lords message to the Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords], followed by remaining stages of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill (day two). Wednesday 11 June—My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will present the spending review 2025, followed by Second Reading of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill. Thursday 12 June—General debate on the dis…
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