Mr. Michael J. FosterTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans she has to protect children from harmful material on the Internet. [40978]
§ Mrs. RocheWe are determined to ensure that children can access the many benefits the Internet brings, without fear of encountering harmful material. We support the work of the Internet watch Foundation (IWF) to uphold the law on line through its hotline and notification service and to lead development of an international approach to rating and filtering of content. But we are not complacent and I have announced a review of IWF to assess its progress to date and help us to establish its future priorities. IWF is now providing a model for action internationally, and we hope to reach agreement on a European Action Plan for Safe use of the Internet during our Presidency, to promote the safe use of the Internet, and protect children from harmful material.