Lords debates online news and content publishers
12 January 2018
Members of the Lords, including a former government digital champion and the shadow spokesperson for digital, culture, media and sport, debated the role played by social media and online platforms as news and content publishers, in the House of Lords on Thursday 11 January.
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This was a balloted debate. They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber. During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
The debate was proposed by Baroness Kidron (Crossbench), member, Royal Foundation Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying.
Members who took part included:
- Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat), member, Communications Committee
- Baroness Fall (Conservative), member, Political Polling and Digital Media Committee
- Lord Griffiths of Burry Port (Labour), shadow spokesperson for digital, culture, media and sport
- Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho (Crossbench), former government digital champion
Lord Ashton of Hyde (Conservative), parliamentary under-secretary in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, responded on behalf of the government.
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