§ Dr. CableTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what proposals she has to ensure that children do not view unsuitable material on the Internet. [47889]
§ 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 to help us establish its future priorities. IWF is now providing a model for action internationally and, during our EU Presidency, we reached broad agreement on a common position for a European Action Plan for Safe Use of the Internet, to promote the safe use of the Internet and protect children from harmful material.