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<p>Parliamentary scheduling is a matter for the Business Managers. <br> <br> The government
is focused on implementing the Online Safety Act as quickly as possible. Ofcom published
its consultation on draft guidance about use of age assurance for sites displaying
pornographic content on 5 December 2023, and this was open for responses until 5 March
2024. The Act requires that Ofcom consult with the Secretary of State before producing
this guidance.</p><p>For the broader duties under the Act about protecting children
from harmful content, we expect Ofcom to publish its draft codes of practice later
in the Spring. The Act requires that codes of practice are laid in both Houses before
coming into force.</p>
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