Written questions by Onn.

Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with technology companies on automatically renewed subscriptions for services and the ease of cancellation of those subscriptions.

Awaiting answer.

Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of digital connectivity for businesses operating in ports, docks and coastal industrial zones.

Network coverage data published by Ofcom does not include specific datasets for ports, docks or coastal industrial zones.The Government recognises that high quality digital connectivity is essential for businesses in the UK, including those operating in ports, docks and coastal industrial zones. This is why our ambition is for all populated areas to have higher quality standalone 5G by 2030, and we have a target to deliver nationwide (99%) gigabit broadband coverage by 2032.Through Project Gigabit, we are delivering fast, reliable broadband to UK premises not included in suppliers' commercial plans.We are also investing in projects across the UK through the 5G Innovation Regions Programme, which aims to increase investment in 5G networks and encourage the adoption of advanced connectivity services in key sectors, including ports and industrial zones.

Innovation and Technology, if he will have discussions with Meta on the potential impact of (a) the adequacy of its customer support team and (b) accounts being temporarily disabled on UK businesses; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of legislating minimum service standards in those areas to support UK businesses that rely on the services of (i) Meta and (ii) other online platforms.

Ministers and officials have regular meetings with Meta on a range of issues, including their support for UK businesses. The Online Safety Act (OSA), enacted in October 2023, requires in-scope platforms to have clear and accessible terms of service setting out what kinds of content are allowed on their platforms and in what circumstances they might suspend or ban a user. The Act also mandates that platforms provide users and affected persons with an accessible complaints process if they consider their account has been unfairly restricted or suspended.

Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to protect the accounts of online businesses business from being erroneously temporarily disabled.

The Government acknowledges the impact of disabled accounts on businesses and that tech platforms need robust complaints systems. The Online Safety Act (OSA) requires in-scope services to have clear and accessible terms of service setting out the kinds of content allowed on their platforms and in what circumstances they might suspend or ban a user.The OSA also requires in scope services to enable users and affected persons to complain to the service provider if they consider that the provider is not complying with any of their relevant duties or if they believe their account has been unfairly suspended.