Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:48 pm on 21 November 2023.
Peter Bottomley
Father of the House of Commons
2:48,
21 November 2023
Some of the points raised, including those about digital rights, are made by Colin Browne of the Voice of the Listener and Viewer. I recommend that the Secretary of State and the Shadow Secretary of State meet him to understand what other points he is concerned about, so they can be addressed during the passage of the Bill?
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