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HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillI hope that the noble Baroness does not get too carried away on that one.17 Apr 2024HANSARDLord Byron: 200th AnniversaryMy Lords, Lord Byron is rightly canonised as being symbolic of the international contribution that UK art and literature make to the world. Byron himself once said: “But words are…16 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, we have heard some fine words from the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, in putting the case for his Amendments 135A, 135B, 135C and 135D, which are grouped with the…15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillBut understanding the impact on people’s rights is important in the context of this legislation.15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMay I just intrude on the Minister’s flow? As I understand it, there is a possibility that relatives of the families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing will take to court…15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillPerhaps the same correspondence could cover the point I raised as well.15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, we should be very grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Morgan of Cotes, for her amendment. I listened very carefully to her line of argument and find much that we can…15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillI have a question on this. If the Minister is arguing that this should be by way of amendment of the age-related code, would there not be an argument for giving that code some…27 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, has, as ever, ably introduced his Amendments 74, 75, 76, 77 and 78, to the first of which the Labour Benches have added our name. We…27 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillAs the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, explained, his intention to oppose the question that Clause 19 stands part seeks to retain the status quo. As I read Section 62 of the Data…27 Mar 2024HANSARDRegional Arts FacilitiesMy Lords, I know the Minister supports Labour’s view of a positive approach to the arts and to culture. The UK originates blockbuster films; it is one of only three net exporters…27 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, I too can be brief, having heard the Minister’s response. I thought he half-shot the Clement-Jones fox, with very good aim on the Minister’s part. I was simply going to…27 Mar 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillMy Lords, this has been a fascinating and illuminating series of speeches on the potential foreign ownership of UK news titles, particularly the Telegraph and the Spectator , by…26 Mar 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillCan the Minister also clarify the point about online publications? Will these be included within the statutory instrument?26 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information Bill25 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillBut the two terms have a different legal meaning, surely.25 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillBut what is the test of necessity at that age?25 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, I said at the outset that I thought this was the beginning of a particular debate, and I was right, looking at the amendments coming along. The theme of the debate was…25 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, this has been an interesting and challenging session. I hope that we have given the Minister and his team plenty to think about—I am sure we have. A lot of questions…25 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillAs I recall, the ages are on the electoral register.25 Mar 2024