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HANSARD UK-US Trade and TariffsTariffs are a tax on import paid by domestic businesses. As the Business Secretary reflects over the forthcoming weeks and consults with businesses, will he reflect on the taxes…03 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Democracy: Impact of Digital PlatformsI thank the Backbench Business Committee and the hon. Member for Lagan Valley (Sorcha Eastwood) for securing this important debate. Digital platforms can both enhance and…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMauritius Treaty: Chagos Islands19. When he plans to present to Parliament the proposed treaty with Mauritius on the sovereignty of the Chagos islands.01 Apr 2025HANSARDMauritius Treaty: Chagos IslandsPolitics is about choices, and the speculation about how much the Government want to hand over to Mauritius starts at £9 billion. That money would go a long way as official…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Transport (Duty to Cooperate)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for a duty on transport authorities and other specified persons to cooperate to reduce transport disruption and to…01 Apr 2025HANSARDTechnology-enabled VAWGTragically, flaws in data and its processing are posing grave risks to women and girls. The Sullivan report exposed serious failings in the collection and use of biological sex…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillOur planning system is critical and should protect against inappropriate development, including on the green belt and flood plains. It needs to protect and enhance biodiversity,…24 Mar 2025HANSARDBioNTech UK: Financial AssistanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. With businesses warning that they are cutting investment because of the actions of this Government, the…24 Mar 2025HANSARDDraft Electronic Communications (Networks and Services) (Designated Vendor Directions) (Penalties) Order 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. The draft Electronic Communications (Network and Services) (Designated Vendor Directions) (Penalties) Order 2025…19 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Ah, the temptation. The point about automated decision making is that decisions can be made about people without their involvement, which can have substantial consequences,…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)This part of the Bill is a concatenation of different provisions relating to data, which is one of the reasons why I think the Bill is so glorious; it covers such a wide scope of…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I just want to make two points. I was a bit confused by the timings in this new clause. I think we all agree on the importance of data adequacy, but my understanding is that, by…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)The matter turns on how we define public interest. I appreciate the concerns about the clause. Being a scientific purist, I could argue that even blue-sky research could be…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)This is a really interesting set of clauses. The debate that we are having, and that they had in the other place, on automated decision making is particularly interesting. Of…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)At the heart of new clause 21 is the aim to restrict access to certain social media platforms by children under the age of 16. I am very sympathetic to the motivations of the hon.…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Lady for that clarification. Nevertheless, I think there is an overlap with the debate that took place in the Chamber last Friday on the ballot Bill introduced by…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I have a specific point on the text of new clause 27. We do not support this curtailment of powers, particularly in this context. I am sure that the Secretary of State will…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I listened carefully to the Minister’s remarks on the Government’s position on the public interest test, which was extensively debated in the other place. I have a great deal of…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Equally I thank the Minister for the spirit in which he has conducted this debate. It is an important one, which has captured the focus of a great many people, not only those in…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)The Minister can interpret that how he wishes. We must ensure that our creative industry is supported to thrive while harnessing the technological and economic benefits of growing…11 Mar 2025