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Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022

Proceeding contribution from Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 18 October 2022. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022.

Can I ask the Minister a question? We are concerned about how much influence we have in these international organisations. Paragraph 7.15 of the Explanatory Memorandum says:

“The UK Government can influence updates to the standard as a member of the World Wide Web Commission.”

It would be nicer if it said “does influence”. Are we happy with the influence we have in this rather odd mixed private, university and intergovernmental organisation?

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

824 c198GC

Session

2022-23

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords Grand Committee

Subjects

Access

Disability

Internet

Public bodies

Standards

Electronic government

Legislation