Members: Twitter

House of Commons Commission written question – answered am ar 22 Hydref 2019.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Ian Austin Ian Austin Annibynnol, Dudley North

To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many hon. Members have discussed with the House authorities abuse and threats that they have received on Twitter.

Photo of Tom Brake Tom Brake Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Exiting the European Union), Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Duchy of Lancaster)

Threats and abuse received by Members should always be reported to the police.

The Parliamentary Security Department uses best endeavours to review tweets sent publicly to Members, reporting matters of concern to the police and Twitter as appropriate. This opt-in service is only done with Members’ express permission.

The Parliamentary Security Department regularly provides advice to Members and their staff on social media security, but we do not collate data on these interactions. For security and privacy reasons, the discussions held between Members and the House authorities relating to threats and abuse are not publicly available.

The Member is invited to contact the Director of Security for Parliament directly if he wishes to discuss this matter further.

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