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HANSARDIVF ProvisionIt is a privilege to serve under your chairship this morning, Mr Robertson. I thank all colleagues for their contributions, which really have been excellent. This is the best of…24 Oct 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. He has been a passionate advocate on that point, speaking on behalf of his constituent Joe Nihill and his family for more protections…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillBefore I address the amendments at hand, let me first put on record my thanks for the incredible efforts of our colleagues in the other place. The Bill has gone on a huge journey.…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillOn the small high-harm platforms that are now in the scope of the Bill, will the Minister join me in thanking Hope Not Hate, the Antisemitism Policy Trust and CST, which have…12 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. A constituent battling multiple sclerosis recently came to one of my surgeries after his PIP application was refused without ever receiving a face-to-face assessment—and he…04 Sept 2023HANSARDGambling-related HarmsAffordability checks and stake limits for online gambling are of course welcome, but given that the Government have already spent three years reviewing and consulting on gambling…20 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur creative industries are world leading, but they are rightly concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence on their creative endeavours. The Government’s botched AI and…20 Jul 2023HANSARDArtificial IntelligenceThe Secretary of State will surely have read the many reports of bad actors using AI technology to create voice clones and, ultimately, scam victims out of money over the phone.…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023As the shadow Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Halifax (Holly Lynch), rightly stated, the Government’s update acknowledges that when it comes to AI, “terrorists are likely…19 Jul 2023HANSARD Veterans UpdateAs the hon. Member for Eastleigh (Paul Holmes) said, one of the most humbling and inspiring experiences a parliamentarian can have is taking part in the armed forces parliamentary…19 Jul 2023HANSARD Cost of Living: Private rented sectorAs ever, it is an honour to serve with you in the Chair, Dr Huq, and an honour to take part in this debate, brought forward by my hon. Friend the Member for Stretford and Urmston…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)As we know and as the Minister said, the clause sets out the meanings of various terms used in the Bill. Throughout the debates in Committee, we have raised fundamental questions…11 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)We have no further comments, Chair. Question put and agreed to. Clause 316 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 317 ordered to stand part of the Bill. New Clause…11 Jul 2023HANSARDElectronic Trade Documents Bill [Lords]It is a very rare thing in this place to have the pleasure and privilege of responding on behalf of the Opposition to a Bill that we wholeheartedly support. For that reason, I…10 Jul 2023HANSARD Charity Lottery Fundraising CapsAs ever, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Gray, and to respond on behalf of the Opposition. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy…05 Jul 2023HANSARDArtificial IntelligenceIt is an honour to close this debate on behalf of the Opposition. I thank all colleagues for their contributions, and I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Boston and Skegness…29 Jun 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls12. What steps his Department is taking to reform the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls.27 Jun 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThe Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is vital. It finally introduced a full statutory definition of domestic abuse and banned the horrendous cross-examination of victims by their abusers.…27 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Ninth sitting)I welcome the clauses in this grouping that outline the criminal offences, as the Minister has explained. We welcome their inclusion for clarity, and we are also grateful that…27 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Tenth sitting)Labour supports the intention behind the provisions in this grouping. Of course there should be provisions about the attendance of witnesses, as outlined in clause 135. The same…27 Jun 2023