DCMS Sub-Committee to hear from Martin Lewis in first session examining misinformation and trusted voices
The Sub-Committee on Online Harms and Disinformation will question Martin Lewis, Chair of Money Saving Expert, in the first session of its inquiry into misinformation and trusted voices.
Meeting details
MPs are expected to ask Martin Lewis about what the public are looking for in a trusted voice, whether people trust individuals or organisations more, how he develops his own opinions, and his decision to stay away from “big P” politics.
The session is expected to cover the limitations of trusted voices and how best to combat misinformation.
MPs may also raise the National Academies (which are made up of the Royal Society, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering and the Academy of Medical Sciences). The Committee is likely to explore the role of Government and academics in providing trusted voices and combating misinformation. The funding and reach of national academies may be discussed.