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Written question asked by Steve Baker (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 July 2022. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Friday, 8 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Internet: Business

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with business representatives on the potential effect of the Online Safety Bill on business-to-business services; and if she will take steps to ensure that relevant business stakeholders are supported in understanding the effects of those legislative proposals on those services.

Answer

Business to business services are not in scope of the regulatory framework set out in the Online Safety Bill.

Ministers and officials have regular meetings and discussions with a wide range of stakeholders on a variety of issues, including business to business services. Details of Ministerial meetings are published quarterly on the GOV.UK website.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27589
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Business Internet
Legislation
Online Safety Bill 2021-22 to 2022-23
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk