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HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill23 Jul 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I support the timely and vital amendments tabled by the noble Lords, Lord Clement-Jones and Lord Holmes of Richmond, concerning the use of artificial intelligence in the…21 Jul 2025HANSARDPalace of Westminster: Restoration and RenewalMy Lords, what assessment has been made of the required skills and crafts training associated with the refurbishment and renewal of the Palace of Westminster? What steps are being…25 Jun 2025HANSARDMusic Education: State SchoolsMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble Baroness, Lady Debbonaire, on her excellent maiden speech and to the noble Baroness, Lady Keeley, on securing this debate. Music…24 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill16 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his very helpful answer and all noble Lords who have taken part in today’s very interesting and in-depth discussion that I think we have all…16 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, this group of amendments addresses the arts and cultural sector. I declare my interest as an artist member of DACS. I thank the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, the noble…16 Jun 2025HANSARDCraft Industry: SupportMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to open this debate on the Government’s role in supporting the craft industry, a sector that combines our economy, heritage, identity…12 Jun 2025HANSARDCraft Industry: SupportTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support the craft industry.12 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]I support the Motion tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley. I declare my interest as an artist member of DACS. It is no secret that Governments have built AI policy around the…11 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I will speak in support of Amendment 204C. I thank my noble friend Lord Clancarty for tabling the amendment and I am grateful for the constructive discussion that he,…05 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I support the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, and declare my interest as an artist member of DACS. I have supported the amendments from the noble Baroness because…04 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I support the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, and I declare my interest as an artist member of DACS. In the United States, a revealing battle is under way, not only about…02 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, at the heart of this debate lies a single critical principle—trust: trust that those who built powerful AI systems will not exploit the work of others without…19 May 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I support Motion 49A from the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron. I will also address claims that we have heard repeatedly in these debates: that transparency for AI data is…12 May 2025HANSARDEngineering Biology (Science and Technology Committee Report)My Lords, as the final speaker before the gap, I wholeheartedly congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Brown of Cambridge, and the committee on their excellent report. I also put…28 Apr 2025HANSARDNet-zero Emissions Target: AffordabilityI thank the noble Lord, Lord Offord, for initiating this debate. I am looking forward to the maiden speech of the noble Lord, Lord Rees of Easton, whom I warmly welcome to the…03 Apr 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I would like to add my thanks and congratulate the four maiden speakers on their excellent speeches. This Bill marks a significant milestone in the campaign to…27 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Youth StrategyMy Lords, in my limited time, I shall reflect on how the arts can empower the next generation, particularly in light of the lasting harm caused to young people by the previous…13 Mar 2025HANSARDCreative Industries: Creating Jobs and Productivity GrowthMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, for initiating this timely debate. I congratulate the noble Lords, Lord Brennan and Lord Lemos, and the noble Baroness,…06 Feb 2025