Culture Sec Oliver Dowden now facing questions - Shadow Culture Sec Jo Stevens raises lack of criminal sanctions, lack of provision for scams, says it lets Big Tech marks own homework

Dowden: House can intro legal but harmful provisions thru secondary leg & fines are substantial https://twitter.com/conor_durham/status/1338827891971416070

@CommonsDCMS Chair @JulianKnight15 asks about anti-vax disinformation, dynamic monitoring (as in financial services) and pre-legislative scrutiny

Secretary of State says disinfo will be a priority harm, and will take on board points about dynamic monitoring and pre-leg scrutiny.

SNP's @MrJohnNicolson: "proof of pudding is in the eating" but welcomes it; raises anonymity, anti-vax & Ofcom's powers

Dowden says he wants to protect anonymity; praises media's role delivering public service into; ensuring Big Tech removes disinfo in 48hrs and doesn't profit

Lib Dems' Jamie Stone asks how Sec of State can emphasise education (not just legislative measures) and involve devolved administrations

Oliver Dowden says he'll public the online media literacy strategy in Spring and engage with devolved administrations and Education Secretary

@DamianCollins asks if transparency reports can be audited by Ofcom, if legislation will define 'news providers' and what consequences will be

Culture Secretary: Ofcom will be able to audit data & equipment. Will engage with MPs on definition of news provider in pre-leg scrutiny

Great thread: https://twitter.com/maevewa1sh/status/1338823184112640001?s=20