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HANSARDSovereign AI FundTo ask His Majesty’s Government what strategy they have to ensure that the Sovereign AI Fund will support sovereign AI infrastructure and reduce public sector dependence on…01 Jun 2026HANSARDSovereign AI FundMy Lords, the Secretary of State has said that Britain “must be an AI maker, not an AI taker ”,—[ Official Report , Commons, 18/3/26; col. 55WS.] and the sovereign AI unit’s own…01 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, we have had a very rich and wide-ranging debate, which presents some challenges on winding up. I am very tempted to take a leaf out of the book of the noble Baroness,…19 May 2026HANSARDUK Biobank DataMy Lords, I thank the Minister for coming forward in relation to this Statement and join in acknowledging unreservedly the profound scientific value of UK Biobank and the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, briefly, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate on Motion A1. I thank in particular the noble Lord, Lord Nash, and the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, who…28 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, as we reach these final stages of ping-pong on the Bill, I will first express the profound regret and disappointment of the Liberal Democrat Benches at the posture now…28 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillAt end insert “, and do propose Amendment 38Z22 to Commons Amendment 38Z17, Amendment 38Z23 to Commons Amendment 38Z18, Amendment 38Z24 to Commons Amendment 38Z20, and Amendment…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I rise to respond to the Government’s Motion A regarding the issuing of fixed penalty notices for anti-social behaviour. I thank the Minister for all his efforts.…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I speak in strong support of Motion A2 tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron. As I said the last time we debated the Bill, we are united in this House in our…27 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, before I speak to the Motion, I thank the Minister for reminding us of the anniversary of the tragic death of Stephen Lawrence. I join him in his tribute to the noble…22 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Gower, and his colleagues on the Conservative Benches for their consistent and solid support on the issue of fining for profit. I…22 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillAt end insert, “and do propose Amendment 2H as an amendment to Amendment 2F, and Amendment 2J as an amendment to Amendment 2G—22 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I support my noble friend Lord Mohammed of Tinsley in his Motion A1. We are united across this House and, indeed, across Parliament in our desire to protect children…20 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, during the passage of this Bill, I have greatly admired the Minister’s geniality and stamina, but, sadly, this is not always matched by his delivery. I am afraid that…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, we have heard harrowing evidence in this House on AI chatbots, including the tragic case of Sewell Setzer, a high-achieving child who was captured, coerced and…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillAt end insert “, and do propose Amendment 2D as an amendment to Amendment 2B, and Amendment 2E as an amendment to Amendment 2C—16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, while I welcome that the Government have acknowledged the widespread concern over how these powers are being enforced, I must express my profound disappointment that…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, both noble Baronesses have spoken extremely eloquently today. It has been a privilege, from these Benches, to be part of the cross-party coalition for both their…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on EmploymentMy Lords, the Government have cited their own Ipsos research that 84% of people at work have not undertaken any AI training in the past 12 months. The Government’s AI skills boost…13 Apr 2026HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Freyberg, for securing this debate and so brilliantly illustrating the “arts dividend” in education—the phrase used by Darren Henley, CEO of…26 Mar 2026