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HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI promise I will come to the hon. Member in a minute. I am in the flow. People are tired after 14 years of the previous Government chopping and changing Prime Ministers and…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI am conscious of the time. We have a seven-minute guideline, so I will carry on. It is clear that Foreign Office officials granted developed vetting security clearance to…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingEarlier today, NBC released an interview with hospice worker Rachel Benavidez, who was 22 years old when she became one of the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. For 27 years she…20 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ8. I recently met Graham and Malcolm, who bravely shared their lived experience of addiction to monkey dust, a synthetic cathinone causing significant problems in Stoke-on-Trent.…25 Mar 2026HANSARDPolice Efficiency: TechnologyLive facial recognition technology is being deployed across the country to support the police to prevent and detect crime. While I recognise the importance of improving police…23 Mar 2026HANSARDPolice Efficiency: Technology6. What steps her Department is taking to use technology to increase police efficiency.23 Mar 2026HANSARD Technology SovereigntyIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (Dame Chi Onwurah) on securing the debate.…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseSynthetic cathinones, commonly known as monkey dust, are a stimulant drug causing significant harm in Stoke-on-Trent. These substances can cause severe psychosis and trigger acute…05 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal MuseumsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing this debate today. Our local museums are…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceWithin the allocations of defence spending and investment, and in light of current geopolitical volatility, I am sure that the Government will be looking to secure a strategic,…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Department for Business and TradeMy hon. Friend mentioned the cost of electricity, but ceramics is a gas-intensive industry, so I again make a plea that when considering support for businesses, we remember…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Fifth sitting)I will defend myself: my point was not a criticism of the Government. I just know how hard it is for regulators to work together and iron out cross-working. They were very…10 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Fifth sitting)I worked for the AI and digital regulations service in the NHS. We were linking with all of the regulators to try to have a one stop, one shop door approach to how we do things.…10 Feb 2026HANSARDPolice Efficiency: TechnologyI recently met Home Office Ministers to discuss the use of synthetic cathinones, often referred to as monkey dust, in Stoke-on-Trent. These substances cause significant harm to…09 Feb 2026HANSARDPolice Efficiency: Technology13. What steps her Department is taking to use technology to increase police efficiency.09 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)I think you are touching on the old problem of where liability lies when you have this long supply chain of diffused responsibility, but thank you.03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (First sitting)Q Ben, are you combining two risks? Ben Lyons: That is something we think very deeply about. We see AI as helping to mitigate some of the risks from cyber-security by making it…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q I will be quick. Much of my question was already asked. I will just say that proportionality is a known principle within regulation and I take that into account. I want to push…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q You have answered the question I was about to ask. I may ask an addendum to that, but first I want to clarify something. If you put liability on an individual board member, that…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (First sitting)Q I have so many questions, some of which have been touched on; I will limit myself. I was interested in the CyberUp campaign that you mentioned. What other measures, both…03 Feb 2026