Lucy Powell: I was really sorry to hear of this horrific case of a young person in her constituency being groomed by an AI bot.

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Themes: Child safety & minors · Online platforms · Search services

I was really sorry to hear of this horrific case of a young person in her constituency being groomed by an AI bot. It highlights further the challenges we face. My hon. Friend is right that the previous Government brought in the Online Safety Act. We need to see how that unfolds, but if we need to strengthen it, we will.

Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business? The business for next week is as follows: Monday 16 June—Motion relating to the House of Commons independent complaints and grievance scheme, followed by a general debate on Windrush Day 2025. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. Tuesday 17 June—Remaining stages of the Crime and Policing Bill (day one). Wednesday 18 June—Remaining stages of the Crime and Policing Bill (day two). Thursday 19 June—Motion to approve the draft Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA Women’s European Football Championship Lic…