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HANSARDDigital and Technology Policy: National SovereigntyI am finishing. We must do everything we can to ensure that AI does not become sovereign over Britain. We cannot wait for others to determine the future of our citizens and our…23 Jul 2026HANSARDDigital and Technology Policy: National SovereigntyWe must invent it with honour and dignity for human lives.23 Jul 2026HANSARDDigital and Technology Policy: National SovereigntyMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, and I thank him for all his work. Echoing all the praises, I, too, express my gratitude to my friend, the noble…23 Jul 2026HANSARDGenocide Determination Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to salute and thank my friend, the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool, for allowing us to consider this Bill. The noble Lord has spent a decade…17 Jul 2026HANSARDSudan: Operational Restrictions on Humanitarian ActorsMy Lords, those of us who have loved and visited Sudan are devastated. I really welcome this Question from my noble friend Lady Brown. What actions are the Government taking…15 Jul 2026HANSARDState of Extremism ReportMy Lords, I have recently learned about and am deeply concerned by the Prevent programme, which has a voluntary participation clause. Can the Minister explain the criteria being…17 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, I am grateful to the most reverend Primate for helpfully reminding us of the centrality of human values and dignity in all aspects of our work in this place. I am…05 Jun 2026HANSARDAI Regulation BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, for his persistent leadership in this debate. As the Government consider cross-sector AI regulation, I draw your Lordships’…04 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement. I associate myself with the constructive and thoughtful way in which he has responded and with the comments made by other noble…19 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital ID: Public ConsultationMy Lords, I declare an interest as the co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Digital Identity. The Minister said that he will consult widely on this and on what support…18 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Police ServiceMy Lords—28 Jan 2026HANSARDAge of Criminal ResponsibilityMy Lords, given the range of concerns and questions raised across the House, will the Minister and her department consider putting in the Library or otherwise providing a briefing…21 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, I welcome this initiative and thank the Minister for her responses. Is she aware that opportunities for young people with disabilities are very fractious at the moment?…20 Jan 2026HANSARDGateway 3 New-build ApplicationsMy Lords, many local councils in cities across our country are building upwards, with high-rise housing development even for families. I welcome these milestones in advanced…03 Dec 2025HANSARDSEND Budget FundingMy Lords, the Minister is absolutely correct to suggest that early-stage identification is critical. She will be aware that there have been decades of persistent underfunding and…03 Dec 2025HANSARDSouth SudanMy Lords, we had a wonderful and very productive debate last week on Sudan. These issues will continue to impact the people of South Sudan and Sudan. Will the Minister ensure that…01 Dec 2025HANSARDSudanMy Lords, my heartfelt gratitude goes to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Leeds for his leadership and contribution to this House, and I thank him for initiating this…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: EmploymentMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Monckton, for her important Question. I declare my interest as having a 46 year-old son with a learning disability and autism. I am…28 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, what a pleasure and privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Nicholson of Winterbourne. In the light of the impassioned contributions in this Chamber already, I wish…12 Sept 2025HANSARDSudanI express my gratitude to the Minister for describing what must have been a heart-rending nightmare, speaking to the innocent people, particularly the women and children, who have…17 Jul 2025