Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gillian Keegan and Margot James

Thursday 4th July 2019 Commons Chamber

[Margot James]

I agree with my hon. Friend that we need more local services, but there is more than one route to that. I cannot undertake to commence a review of the north-west specifically, and it is for the independent regulator Ofcom to distribute remaining FM frequency, but I would like to reassure my hon. Friend that the development of small-scale DAB multiplexes will provide many opportunities for community radio stations, not least in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

[Gillian Keegan (Chichester) (Con)]

7. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle loneliness.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gillian Keegan and Margot James

Thursday 13th December 2018 Commons Chamber

[Margot James]

The debate that the hon. Gentleman referred to did not happen, but it was going to be just between the two main parties—that is true. With regard to Scotland, the BBC will be launching its Scotland channel next year to improve the coverage of Scottish life and Scottish affairs. As regards impartiality, the code will guarantee impartiality across the United Kingdom.

[Gillian Keegan (Chichester) (Con)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

Debate between Gillian Keegan and Margot James

Tuesday 20th November 2018 Commons Chamber

[Margot James]

The impact of new technology on children is being examined by various other organisations. For example, the chief medical officer has been instructed by the Department of Health and Social Care to examine that matter, and the Children’s Commissioner is also looking into it. It is a vital subject, which our White Paper will also address.

[Gillian Keegan (Chichester) (Con)]

I welcome the establishment of this centre here in the UK. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is vital to ensure that the public have confidence in how their data are being used online, particularly with regard to algorithms for AI and deep machine learning?

[Margot James]

I thank my hon. Friend for that question, which goes to the heart of what we expect the new centre to be examining and advising on. She raises crucial questions, which are definitely within the remit of the new centre.