Speeches by Mohamed.

“You referred to trolls, but bots are slightly different. You referenced AI, Dr Roozenbeek, and the use of AI in generating information that may or may not be misleading. Can you expand on that? In your view, to what extent is AI overtaking?”

“Sorry—the appendices to which document?”

“How are different factors used? For example, social media influencers and non-traditional social media methods such as WhatsApp are increasingly being used to disseminate information. How does that feature within the three aspects that you just talked us through?”

“I want to follow on from Uma’s question on the techniques that influencers use to manipulate or influence their audiences to get to a specific end. There is traditional media and social media, and right at the start Professor Innes referenced a range of different methods and platforms that are used—public understanding…”

“Does the hon. Member agree that we cannot allow the sector to regulate itself? If allowed to, its members will do what benefits them and ensure they prioritise profit, not the needs of vulnerable users.”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that we are falling behind other countries with evidence of less harm? Countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain have chosen almost full bans on gambling advertising and sponsorship. Does he agree that we need stronger controls to protect people, especially children, from h…”

“One particular gambling company says to people that when the fun stops, the betting should stop. Does the hon. Member agree that when the fun stops, it is far too late?”

“I have a small question for Freya. How do we target networks rather than individuals, who will be across a range of different countries?”

“How do we deal with countries that might say that we have a double standard in relation to our sanctions?”

“Let’s move on to third countries and how countries that we might implement sanctions against would circumvent the policy we currently have. How do you think we could work with those countries—other than through diplomatic efforts, which might not work—to encourage them to work with the sanctions that we implement?”

“If there is no prosecution, does it give a free way to the companies, individuals and countries we intend to sanction?”

“In terms of prosecutions?”

“What support has been given to the small group of nationals who have been repatriated? Are we aware of any support that they have been given?”

“What is the longest that someone has lived there, as a child?”

“What is the experience like for children and women?”

“I have a question for Paul. You referenced earlier the camps and people’s experiences there. What are the conditions like in the detention camps?”

“I have a very quick follow-up question. Do you think HTS will welcome the support from America? How is its support being received? What is the flipside to this?”

“Dr Khatib, do you think that the US would withdraw, given that there is a significant amount of oil resources in the country? Would it be in its interest to withdraw?”

“You have made reference to the Americans a few times throughout. We know that Donald Trump initially said that it is not their fight, but quite recently they have been sharing intelligence with the new Syrian leadership. They still have a significant number of troops in the country. How do you think the Administration …”

“In terms of prosecutions?”