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HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, I begin by declaring an interest. I am invested in AI companies, and I am hoping to go on the board of an AI company, because I think AI is the most amazing thing ever…05 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I will take a slightly different tack and praise the Government for some of the Bills put forward in the most gracious Speech. However, before I do, I want to admit to a…14 May 2026HANSARDBritish Industrial Competitiveness SchemeMy Lords, I was extremely excited about this debate today. I saw “British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme” and raced to read the Minister’s Statement. But all I see in it is…22 Apr 2026HANSARDMinisterial Salaries (Amendment) BillMy Lords, first, I express my gratitude to the Whips for allowing me to speak in the gap and apologise for not registering in time. I have a few quick points to make after hearing…14 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I speak in this mini-debate in full support of this amendment. I am extremely concerned about the principle of government directing any form of investment. I do not…19 Mar 2026HANSARDTreaty Scrutiny in Westminster (International Agreements Committee Report)My Lords, we have already sung the praises of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Goldsmith, and I am delighted to do so again in relation to this excellent report and his…16 Mar 2026HANSARDSecondary International Competitiveness and Growth Objective (FSR Committee Report)My Lords, I shall first declare my interests. I am on the board of a crypto data business and have investments in companies regulated by the FCA and the PRA. More usefully for…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK-India: Comprehensive Economic and Trade AgreementMy Lords, it is always a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Anderson, who is a pillar of our committee. First, I pay tribute to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Goldsmith,…04 Mar 2026HANSARDUK-India: Comprehensive Economic and Trade AgreementI was just getting to the good bit.04 Mar 2026HANSARDUK-India: Comprehensive Economic and Trade AgreementMy Lords, I was giving a great oration to demonstrate my interests and biases towards India, my passion for that great country, my own heritage and how important I felt it was, in…04 Mar 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, we have had a very valuable debate so far on the practicalities of a generational ban on smoking. I have been particularly intrigued by the journey we have taken. In…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI am never quite sure whether I should declare an interest in this debate as someone who has smoked the occasional cigar, but on this set of amendments I declare an interest in…24 Feb 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, first, I thank the Minister for her highly engaged approach to these issues facing small specialist tobacconists in the niche handmade, hand-rolled cigar industry. I…24 Feb 2026HANSARDUS TariffsMy Lords, I read somewhere that the Department for International Trade is going to be reducing the number of experts in the field from 1,600 to 1,000. Is now really the time to be…23 Feb 2026HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesMy Lords, I welcome the Minister to his role. I seem to remember that being Investment Minister is an important part of government. One of our triumphs was that we succeeded in…08 Dec 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I will briefly follow my noble friend’s comments. We are in danger, with an understandable zealotry to extinguish all types of access to all types of tobacco-related…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I will speak to the amendments relating to penalties around advertising. As is often the case with legislation—many of us on this side were Government Ministers, too—the…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI apologise for delaying the Committee. I was not having a cigar, as was suggested; I just got caught in the slow lane in the Lobby. I shall come briefly to a conclusion. I ask…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI rise to speak in favour of the first amendment, proposed by my noble friends, and against the second amendment: Amendment 180. On actors and their ability to smoke on set, in my…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I am sorry, but we will have to wait a few more moments for the noble Baroness’s excellent speech, which I know is coming filled with logic and reason. I want briefly to…13 Nov 2025