Debates between Matt Warman and Brendan Clarke-Smith during the 2019 Parliament

Thu 13th Feb 2020

Online Harms Legislation

Debate between Matt Warman and Brendan Clarke-Smith
Thursday 13th February 2020

(4 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Warman Portrait Matt Warman
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The hon. Member could not be more wrong. We will deliver a sanctions regime that is effective. This is a world-leading approach, and we will take a world-leading approach to sanctions as well. The response that we published yesterday mentions director liability—to take just one example—so the suggestion that it is off the table is simply not correct.

Brendan Clarke-Smith Portrait Brendan Clarke-Smith (Bassetlaw) (Con)
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What discussions has the Minister had, particularly with social media companies, about them removing harmful online content as quickly as possible?

Matt Warman Portrait Matt Warman
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We talk extensively to social media companies big and small—I draw my hon. Friend’s attention, although I am sure he is aware of it already, to their welcoming of our response—and we will continue to work with them. They have done good work already, but the fact that we are introducing legislation demonstrates that we do not think they have gone far enough yet.