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19 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDAI: International Co-operationMy Lords, in the light of the news today that one of OpenAI’s agents went rogue in an experiment and attacked another AI start-up, does the Minister agree that this indicates an…22 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I too was very pleased to add my name in support of the amendment tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Neate. I want to also say a few remarks about the other amendments…20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, my Amendment 80 is a retabling of an amendment I tabled in Committee. I will say a few words at the end in support of the amendment to which the noble Lord, Lord Fuller,…20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Security: Child PovertyMy Lords, it is hugely welcome that all children in families receiving universal credit will be eligible for free school meals from September, but we know that many who are…15 Jul 2026HANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, I begin by congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, on securing this debate. I am a long-standing fan of the noble Baroness. I worked with her quite a lot when I…18 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I am a co-signatory to Amendment 65 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Neate, but I am also going to make a few remarks to wind up this group on behalf of our…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak in favour of Amendment 91 in my name and that of the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville. It is a modest amendment, asking simply that…17 Jun 2026HANSARDOnline Hate SpeechMy Lords, does the Minister accept that AI-driven recommender algorithms are not neutral channels but active amplifiers of hateful content? What assessment has been made of the…16 Jun 2026HANSARDMisinformation: Social Market Foundation ReportMy Lords, the SMF report, referenced earlier by the noble Baroness, Lady Berger, recommends expanding the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service as a countermeasure to news…11 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportMy Lords—10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportI have seen the evaluation of the pilot that was published today. Has the Minister evaluated the impact of giving asylum seekers the right to work, which might make it more likely…10 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, it is a privilege to have the opportunity to take part in this debate. I thank the most reverend Primate for making space for it and for her incredibly helpful and…05 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a privilege to take part in this debate. There have been some thoughtful and knowledgeable contributions from all sides. I particularly enjoyed the passionate…01 Jun 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataMy Lords, we know that AI will have a profound impact on work, particularly for young people. As it is already getting harder for graduates to get work, will the Minister urgently…23 Apr 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I see some of the same noble Lords in their places for this debate that were here for the debate last Tuesday. I trust that the Minister is feeling much better. As with…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMasculinity and Misogyny in SchoolsMy Lords, last week, I attended the Cambridge Disinformation Summit run by the Judge Business School, where a key takeaway for me was that restricting young people’s access to…15 Apr 2026HANSARDChild Poverty and Homelessness: Asylum and Settlement PoliciesMy Lords, as a former director of the Jesuit Refugee Service, I am concerned that the changes to the duration of refugee protection may create a state of permanent vulnerability…14 Apr 2026HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesIt is always a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Lister of Burtersett. I am hugely grateful to the noble Lords, Lord German and Lord Dubs, for providing an…14 Apr 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to make my maiden speech here during this Second Reading debate. Supporting children and tackling the impact of poverty and…12 Mar 2026