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HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)rose—20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)As a member of the Science and Technology Committee, I can say with almost absolute certainty that its Chair would be in favour of having a say in who becomes the CEO of ARIA.20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)Should other grounds, such as wanting to pursue eugenics in great depth, not be considered reasons not to appoint somebody to a board?20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)Should we not be proud as a Committee to say that ARIA will achieve net zero in whatever project it pursues? That is essentially working on the edge of the edge—looking at forward…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesThis is gaslighting on a national scale. “The New Age of Empire”, page 95, tells us exactly what is happening. On page 103, “This is Why I Resist”, by Dr Shola, explains about…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesAnswer the question!20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. The Minister has a responsibility to Parliament to answer the question. The Minister has given a statement, and she is supposed to answer…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (First sitting)I agree with you that there needs to be a close working relationship. I do not think we can count on it happening naturally. I have two quick questions, if I may, Ms McVey?14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Q My final question is to you all. How important do you think the link should be between ARIA and UKRI in the UK? Perhaps we will start with Professor Azoulay, because you have…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Great—thank you. Dr Dugan, I saw you nodding as well. Dr Dugan: If we want to get down to some specifics, I think it is important to recognise that the evaluation process for us…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)I can see Professor Azoulay nodding. Dr Highnam: On your second point, about transparency, we have, again, very rigorous processes. These are all fully documented, and feedback is…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Q It is great to serve under your chairmanship today, Ms Cummins. Thank you very much to the witnesses today. It is very enlightening. On the back of the last question with regard…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)No problem. Thank you very much.14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (First sitting)Q It was a quick one on why UKRI cannot access the innovators of tomorrow—the people coding at home. I did not understand what was stopping UKRI doing that? Professor Leyser: At…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (First sitting)Q Dame Ottoline, you said earlier that you expect a close working relationship with ARIA. What does that actually look like? Legislatively, what should that look like? Professor…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Thank you. Dr Highnam? Dr Highnam: I am afraid that I do not know enough about your structures to be able to give a sensible answer.14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Thank you. Dr Dugan? Dr Dugan: Pierre makes a very good point. These are important elements of a robust and functioning ecosystem. We talked about the advances in mRNA, which have…14 Apr 2021HANSARDCoronavirusThe word “crucial” has been doing a lot of heavy lifting in the Minister’s speech. Is it not correct that if these measures are voted down today, the Government would have 21 days…25 Mar 2021HANSARDCoronavirusOne year ago, the Government’s Coronavirus Act was passed to address an unfolding emergency in the UK. It was an unknown situation and we understandably rushed through the…25 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsI personally thank you, Mr Speaker, for your support for Parliament’s covid memorial quilt. Prime Minister, after PMQs, I will be presenting my cross-party private Member’s Bill,…24 Mar 2021