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HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fifth sitting)I thank the Minister for her statement. I listened to it closely, and it did give some comfort about the possible direction of ARIA. Given what she said, I do not intend to press…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 38, in clause 8, page 3, line 21, at end insert— “unless they are made under subsection (7)”. This amendment ensures that ARIA cannot use its significant…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fifth sitting)I thank the Minister for her statement. She has made it clear that she expects ARIA to comply and not withhold information necessary for Select Committees. I beg to ask leave to…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 27, in clause 6, page 2, line 38, at end insert— “(2) ARIA must provide relevant Select Committees of the House of Commons and the House of Lords with such…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Sixth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Hollobone. I echo the comments made by the shadow Minister. I have said thanks very much to the Clerks, but I also put on the record my thanks…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Sixth sitting)I understand what the Minister says about the fact that there is no such provision for UKRI. However, perhaps if was being set up now, we would suggest that there should be. For…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Sixth sitting)With that confirmation from the Minister, I am happy to say that I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 4 Ethical code for investment…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. Aberdeen North is by far the best part of Aberdeen, Mr Hollobone. I know that new clause 3 is the most exciting thing, and…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fifth sitting)It is important to consider the amendments together as one is consequential on the other. They would ensure that ARIA cannot use its significant resources to fund weapon…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I absolutely agree. This measure should be included in the Bill as a safeguard or a fallback—a failsafe. I appreciate the public sector equality duty exists, but that is not…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to be able to take part in this Bill Committee. Unfortunately, I had to come to London to do so, but it is nice to see some of the faces that I have not seen for…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)Does the shadow Minister find it bizarre, as I do, that we have a higher bar for taxi drivers, for example, who have to pass a “fit and proper person” test in order to become a…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)We have asked an awful lot of questions about the appointment of the CEO and chair. Does the Minister understand that her answers have not given us comfort? To say that the roles…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 29, in schedule 1, page 10, line 5, at end insert— “(3) The report must include— (a) statistics on the gender balance of— (i) executive board members (ii)…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)Does my colleague agree that what we saw happening in relation to Northern Ireland—the money funnelled there and the fact that we did not get our Barnett amount of that…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)I understand that there are public sector duties in relation to this issue, but ARIA could easily fulfil all those by employing only men—it could just pay them all at whatever…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)I just want to add a couple of things. The hon. Member for South Basildon and East Thurrock gave us what he thinks the mission for ARIA is. Unfortunately, everybody I have heard…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 28, in schedule 1, page 6, line 22, at end insert— “(4) The Secretary of State must ensure that— (a) at least 50% of the other members appointed under…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I was hoping that I was not being too critical of the Government. I did not intend to say the UK Government are terrible in this regard. I think they have done some good things…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)This has been quite an interesting debate and I particularly enjoyed the speech by the shadow Minister; I thought it was very good. However, I did not expect to be discussing…20 Apr 2021