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HANSARDArrangement of BusinessThe noble Baroness might go on for a while or she might not. I say we start and then adjourn.05 Mar 2026HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 January be approved. Relevant document: 49th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…02 Mar 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesThe noble Lord knows that we work globally with our international partners, as I said when I responded to his question a few weeks ago. The Future of Work Unit serves as a…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesMy Lords, my noble friend is right to bring up these concerns. Like all technologies, AI will reshape our world of work. We must accept that. We must embrace the new roles and…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesMy Lords, the Government recognise that, while AI creates immense opportunities, it also transforms the workplace. To ensure continued access to meaningful employment, we are…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesI thank my noble friend for all the work she did when she was a Minister at DSIT, especially in this whole area of AI. The AI and the Future of Work Unit is designed to ensure…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesMy Lords, that is an excellent question. Let me set out the Government’s position here. Let me also say that technology has impacted us for the last 50 years and we have risen…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesMy Lords, the recent India AI summit concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi declaration on AI impact, endorsed by nearly 90 countries. The declaration promotes international…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesMy Lords, first, I pay tribute to the noble Lord for his long-standing work in this field and for the consistent attention that he has brought to this very important matter. We…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their valuable contributions to this debate. As I said in my opening speech, the increased relief offered through the network charging…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026Well, it is one of the arguments, I will accept that. At the same time, I accept the point that this is a policy decision that was taken. But the mission is to make Britain a…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026That the Grand Committee do consider the Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026. Relevant document: 49th Report from the…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, this instrument was laid on 12 January 2026. I acknowledge that the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has provided a helpful review of these regulations and not…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesMy noble friend is right. We will not stand by but will look proactively at the evidence of impacts on the workforce. Yes, we acknowledge that some work will be replaced by AI,…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026I acknowledge all the points made by the noble Lords, Lord Fox and Lord Sharpe. I am aware of the increased energy costs. I congratulate the previous Government on actually…25 Feb 2026HANSARDFlour Milling SectorMy Lords, I am very grateful for the opportunity to respond to this debate. I thank my noble friend Lord Rooker for securing it, as well as the noble Lord, Lord Vaizey, and the…12 Feb 2026HANSARDAI SuperintelligenceMy Lords, the Government recognise both the pace of AI development and the need to ensure that it is safe and inclusive. We have set out the proportionate, principals-based…03 Feb 2026HANSARDAI SuperintelligenceMy Lords, there is considerable debate around AI superintelligence. Some experts believe that AI could exceed human capabilities by 2030, which would significantly impact the UK’s…03 Feb 2026HANSARDAI SuperintelligenceMy Lords, AI risks do not respect national borders and require sustained international leadership. I am pleased that the United Kingdom remains at the forefront, convening global…03 Feb 2026HANSARDAI SuperintelligenceMy Lords, my noble friend is absolutely right, and this Government will not be a bystander as people worry about what AI means for their jobs and their children’s prospects. AI…03 Feb 2026