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Written question asked by Lord Austin of Dudley (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 28 October 2019 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


Members: Twitter

Question

To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what assessment the Commission has made of the effectiveness of Twitter's response to complaints by House authorities about abuse or threats directed at Members of Parliament.

Answer

Parliament has established a reasonable relationship with the main social media companies, including Twitter. We continually monitor the effectiveness of our work as we regularly raise abusive content directly with the company on behalf of Members.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3699
Session
2019-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Harassment Members Twitter
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk