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HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, I declare my relevant interests as adviser to the Crown Estate, Endava PLC and Simmons & Simmons LLP. I congratulate the most reverend Primate not only on securing this…05 Jun 2026HANSARDAI Regulation BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to bring this QSD to the Grand Committee for debate. In doing so, I declare my interests as set out in the register, variously as adviser to the Crown…04 Jun 2026HANSARDAI Regulation BillTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the case for a cross-sector AI regulation bill.04 Jun 2026HANSARDAI Regulation BillOn that question of going domain-specific, what occurs in situations where there is a domain with no competent regulator? Similarly, how do the Government assure clarity,…04 Jun 2026HANSARDSporting Events Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this Second Reading debate and in doing so, I declare my technology interests as set out in the register—as adviser to the Crown Estate,…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this Second Reading debate. In doing so, I declare my interests as an adviser to the Crown Estate, Endava plc, and Simmons & Simmons…02 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]Given that he made an “end of the runway” comment, it is only fair to say that I have always found him incredibly “plane-speaking”. I would like to talk about inclusion and…02 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this adjourned debate on the gracious Speech. I would like to cover the area of dual-use technologies and, in doing so, I declare my…21 May 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I support my noble friend Lord Borwick’s amendment. He has done as much to empower disabled people when it comes to transport as anybody in this country, not just in…13 Apr 2026HANSARDAI Growth LabMy Lords, the AI growth lab is an excellent intervention. We have a great tradition in this country of sandboxes, and this follows on from there. It will require primary…26 Mar 2026HANSARDAI Growth LabTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to bring forward any legislation required to establish their proposed AI growth lab.26 Mar 2026HANSARDAI Growth LabI beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and declare my interests as set out in the register as adviser to Endava plc, the Crown Estate, Submer Ltd…26 Mar 2026HANSARDPublic Transport: AccessibilityMy Lords, I congratulate the Minister on the work he has done on accessibility; he has real experience and commitment. To that end, does he consider so-called floating bus stops…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMedia Literacy (Communications and Digital Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate. In doing so, I declare my interests as set out in the register: as an adviser on emerging technologies, not least AI, to…16 Mar 2026HANSARDAccess to Work FundMy Lords, if you are blind or visually impaired in the UK you have only a 27% chance of being in employment. In the light of that, what changes does the Minister propose need to…05 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I associate myself with all the speakers and amendments so far. In making my comments, I would like to focus on just one word. It is in the title of the Bill:…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCyclists: SafetyMy Lords—25 Feb 2026HANSARDCyclists: SafetyMy Lords, the safety of cyclists is critical, as is the safety of all road users. To that end, will the Minister consider reviewing the recently published guidance on so-called…25 Feb 2026HANSARDQuantum TechnologyTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the UK is able to optimise the opportunities arising from quantum technology.24 Feb 2026HANSARDQuantum TechnologyMy Lords, the UK has an extraordinary opportunity when it comes to quantum: a potential 7% increase in productivity by 2045. That is some £212 billion. Does the Minister agree…24 Feb 2026