7 APPG Memberships
Heritage Rail, Christians in Parliament, Creative Health, Digital Regulation and Responsibility, Global Education, India, Obesity11 Former APPG Officer Positions
Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Democratic Participation, Digital Regulation and Responsibility, East Midlands, Heritage Rail, International Students, Refugees, Sex Equality, Students, Swimming, UK-EU RelationsDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(3 debate interactions)
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Science, Innovation and Technology)
(1 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(4 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Baroness Morgan of Cotes, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
6 Bills introduced by Baroness Morgan of Cotes
This Bill received Royal Assent on 16th March 2016 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to make provision about schools in England that are causing concern, including provision about their conversion into Academies and about intervention powers; and to make provision about joint arrangements for carrying out local authority adoption functions in England.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 16th March 2016 and was enacted into law.
A has been called and Parliament is no longer sitting. The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before . This means the Bill will make no further progress. A bill to make provision about the Commonwealth Games that are to be held principally in Birmingham in 2022, and for connected purposes.
Thursday 24th October 2019
A has been called and Parliament is no longer sitting. The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before . This means the Bill will make no further progress. A bill to make provision about the Commonwealth Games that are to be held principally in Birmingham in 2022, and for connected purposes.
Thursday 24th October 2019
A has been called and Parliament is no longer sitting. The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before . This means the Bill will make no further progress. To amend the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003; and for connected purposes.
Tuesday 15th October 2019
A Bill to enable transgender persons to apply to the registrar of companies for England and Wales for documentation relating to their change of name to be treated as protected information under the Gender Recognition Act 2004; and for connected purposes.
6 Bills co-sponsored by Baroness Morgan of Cotes
Climate Change (Emissions Targets) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Rachel Reeves (Lab)
Parental Leave and Pay Arrangements (Publication) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Jo Swinson (LD)
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Nick Boles (Ind)
Representation of the People (Young People's Enfranchisement) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Peter Kyle (Lab)
Prisons (Substance Testing) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Bim Afolami (Con)
School Holidays (Meals and Activities) 2017-19
Sponsor - Lord Field of Birkenhead (XB)
Latest 5 Written Questions
(View all written questions)We will always act in the best interests of UK businesses and consumers. That’s why, throughout the last few weeks, the government has been fully focused on negotiating an economic deal with the United States that strengthens our existing fair and balanced trading relationship. The UK remains committed to continuing these discussions.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
3 Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Questions
(View all Baroness Morgan of Cotes's DSIT questions)The Government has regular meetings with Ofcom on matters relating to the Online Safety Act (OSA), including about how it will enforce against non-compliant providers. The ‘Small but Risky’ taskforce is part of Ofcom’s supervision team. It sits in the Online Safety Group. The Government understands there are 189 full-time equivalent posts in the Online Safety Group. Ofcom established the Small but Risky task force in recognition of their unique risks posed by these services. It will identify, manage and enforce against such services where they fail to comply with their duties. Ofcom officially started enforcing the OSA regime this week.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Ofcom's recent enforcement update highlights its focus on scrutinising platforms that present risks of harm from illegal content, due to their size or nature. This includes smaller sites where users might encounter priority offences such as content that encourages or assists suicide. In its January industry bulletin, Ofcom detailed its approach to driving improvements under the Online Safety Act, such as requiring specific firms - including smaller services of concern - to submit illegal content risk assessments by 31 March. Ofcom also outlined the conditions for enforcement action, including takedown orders, such as in cases of ongoing non-compliance.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Ofcom's recent enforcement update highlights its focus on scrutinising platforms that present risks of harm from illegal content, due to their size or nature. This includes smaller sites where users might encounter priority offences such as content that encourages or assists suicide. In its January industry bulletin, Ofcom detailed its approach to driving improvements under the Online Safety Act, such as requiring specific firms - including smaller services of concern - to submit illegal content risk assessments by 31 March. Ofcom also outlined the conditions for enforcement action, including takedown orders, such as in cases of ongoing non-compliance.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Appropriate protections for victims of harassment or stalking are vital. We are carefully considering implementation of section 31 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 to ensure data and safeguarding protections are built into the process. As part of this consideration, we have included a provision in the Data (Use and Access) Bill to ensure that section 31 extends UK-wide, given the nature of the UK’s data protection framework.
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)