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HANSARDPublic Sector Productivity: TechnologyAccurate data is important, particularly in the public sector—we will be voting on this later today. How will the Secretary of State measure his planned productivity improvements?…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to rise to speak on Lords amendments to the Data (Use and Access) Bill. Over the course of debating the Bill, it has become customary to thank those in the other…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for making that statement at the Dispatch Box. As he knows, we need to have that formally, in writing, as a statement from the Government to make it…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I would therefore be grateful if the Minister said why there remains uncertainty among creatives about the application of copyright in this area. Is that not why we need to move…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for his clarification and reiteration of that point, and again for his work with colleagues to take forward the issue, on which I think we are in unison…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Member for her intervention, and I will shortly come on to the impact on all people of the decision of the Supreme Court. Our new clause’s focus and scope are…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Member for her intervention, and for all the work that she and colleagues on both sides of the House are doing in this area. I hope that the findings of the…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]There are a few issues with new clause 1. One is the scope in terms of the definition of networking services and ensuring platforms such as WhatsApp are not captured within it.…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I have been very clear on this, and it is important in such a complex area to look at the detail and nuance of the challenges around— (Interruption.) Well, it is very easy to…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]rose—07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I think that was wishful thinking by the Minister in this debate. Our new clause says that we need to look at the desirability of raising the digital age of consent for data…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I say again that the position is that, following a careful look at the evidence regarding the desirability and validity of doing so—taking into account findings regarding the…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]It has been a pleasure to hear the speeches of Members from across the House. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline Dinenage) and my right hon.…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]It is a privilege to respond to this debate on behalf of His Majesty’s official Opposition, and to speak to the new clauses and amendments. This is an ambitious piece of…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]That is good to hear.07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]For the fourth time, and as I have said, new clause 19 would effectively create a de facto position whereby there are restrictions on the use of inappropriate social media…07 May 2025HANSARD River Thames: Unauthorised MooringI thank the hon. Lady for giving way in such an important debate. I entirely share her frustrations about progress with these boats. This issue affects many of my constituents not…29 Apr 2025HANSARD River Thames: Unauthorised MooringI have had countless meetings with the EA linked with Elmbridge and in trying to deal with this problem, particularly in Desborough cut and Weybridge. Does the Minister think that…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Intellectual Property: Artificial IntelligenceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey, and to respond on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition in this very well-attended, knowledgeable and thoughtful debate.…23 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingIn some ways, the biggest question today is why it took a Supreme Court decision to confirm this position in the Equality Act. I have heard from so many women who are considering…22 Apr 2025