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HANSARDEU Digital Services Act and RegulationOur approach is to have regulators who are sector-specific and have the expertise to look at how AI is affecting the companies they regulate and its impact.11 Mar 2026HANSARDEU Digital Services Act and RegulationOfcom and the EU have an agreement and talk frequently about regulatory co-operation. Ofcom is also a member of a global network of regulators, so it can share best practice and…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyI share the enthusiasm of my noble friend, the committee and the report for the space economy. We responded in detail to the recommendations earlier this year. We are setting out…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyMy Lords, the space economy is a top priority for the Government, who have announced a £2.8 billion investment over the spending review for the UK Space Agency, including a £1.7…11 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankMy Lords, the British Business Bank’s investments are aligned with its strategic mandate, which is agreed with the Government and sets the bank’s overall strategic direction. It…09 Mar 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026My Lords, this instrument makes consequential amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 following Parliament’s decision in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to create the Fair…09 Mar 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026That the Grand Committee do consider the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026.09 Mar 2026HANSARDBereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Regulations 2026That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 13 January be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 2 March .09 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankI could not agree more with the noble Lord’s first point: my noble friend has given us a good opportunity to talk about this important institution. The new mission set by the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankThe Government’s statement of strategic priorities had as its first objective to support our most promising businesses in the industrial strategy priority sectors, and the digital…09 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankAs I said, we are helping businesses navigate the way—for example, through the business growth service, which enables businesses to access all the types of finance and support…09 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankI may have to come back on those precise questions. The British Business Bank produces annual reports and has recently published an impact report which addresses some of the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankAs was said earlier, we are monitoring the situation very carefully. It is unclear at present what exactly the long-term impact on energy prices and energy security will be. We…09 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankThe British Business Bank’s new strategic mandate explicitly talks about supporting businesses in the industrial strategy priority sectors, which, as noble Lords will know,…09 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankMy noble friend is right to mention consistency with the industrial strategy. It was only in October last year that the Government gave the British Business Bank a new mandate,…09 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankMy noble friend is right to ask about mandate and risk appetite. This is the direction that the British Business Bank is taking, guided by its new strategic mandate. It is…09 Mar 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026I thank the noble Lord for his series of questions on this matter. To come back to its core, the statutory instrument has a strictly limited purpose to ensure that the same…09 Mar 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, it is a pleasure to open today’s International Women’s Day debate on behalf of the Government. As noble Lords will know, the theme of this year’s International Women’s…06 Mar 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayThat this House takes note of International Women’s Day.06 Mar 2026HANSARDBereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Regulations 2026My Lords, in moving these regulations, which were laid on 13 January, I will speak also to the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Adoptions from Overseas)…02 Mar 2026