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HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingMy Lords, as a former chief adviser to the previous First Minister, I encourage Ministers to take a positive attitude towards the new Government in Wales, even if it is not of the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDSovereign AI FundMy Lords, my noble friend Lady Berger listed a number of countries that have decided to go down another path in terms of developing sovereign AI. Can the Minister outline to us…01 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I too echo the congratulations to the two maiden speakers who we have heard so far this evening: the noble Lord, Lord Hobby, who I worked closely with when I was a…19 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechI thought I was just getting old.19 May 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I respect the views that have already been expressed. I also respect the views of the elected House on this matter, which have been expressed to us quite clearly on a…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I rise to speak for the first time on this Bill, and I apologise to the House for doing so rather late in the day. The noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, has just explained why…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGibraltar TreatyMy Lords, I have recently joined the European Affairs Committee. Does the Minister agree that it might be better, when we consider all this, to take on board what the Government…03 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Streaming and Cinema SectorMy Lords, can I encourage my noble friend the Minister to regard these questions as a sort of canary in the coal mine? The Government’s original opt-out proposals on AI exemptions…02 Mar 2026HANSARDHospitality BusinessesMy Lords, I note the rather grumpy welcome from the Opposition for the measures that the Government have taken. I say, let the good times roll. This is a tremendous announcement,…27 Jan 2026HANSARDGrass-roots Music VenuesMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that I am leading a fan-led review of live music as commissioned by the Culture Committee in the House of Commons. One of the things that…26 Jan 2026HANSARDCreative Industries: Freelance ChampionMy Lords—22 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic Inquiries: CostsMy Lords, in relation to my noble friend the Minister’s earlier remarks about the implementation of the recommendations of public inquiries, many of us would have liked to have…19 Jan 2026HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillThat the Bill do now pass.16 Jan 2026HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillMy Lords, I thank everyone for their contributions this morning. This will be a very brief debate, I hope, which will soon come to a conclusion. As has been said, this Bill…16 Jan 2026HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Budget ShortfallMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s commitment to increasing defence spending. It is not just about the quantum; it is also about dealing with project overruns and delays,…15 Jan 2026HANSARDBuses: Safety and SecurityMy Lords, Covid had a big impact on the number of people using our buses. What is the Government’s latest assessment of take-up of bus use post Covid, and what are the Government…08 Jan 2026HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.17 Dec 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments to this Bill have been set down, and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or speak in Committee.…17 Dec 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence LegislationMy Lords—17 Nov 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence LegislationMy Lords, I very much welcome the meeting that is taking place tomorrow, which came out of the commitments made by the Government during the passage of the data Bill. However, I…17 Nov 2025