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HANSARDAI 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 SuperintelligenceThe noble Lord is right to highlight that issue. We are doing a lot already, but we must do more. As I said, we are investing in establishing our Sovereign AI Unit, we will equip…03 Feb 2026HANSARDAI SuperintelligenceMy Lords, the Government are taking a proactive, evidence-led approach to the potential emergence of advanced AI. We have empowered the AI Security Institute, the world’s first…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 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessThe noble and gallant Lord is absolutely right. That is why, last year, the Government set up the Sovereign AI Unit to strengthen the UK’s domestic AI capability and ensure that…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorMy Lords, it is my privilege to respond on behalf of His Majesty’s Government. I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Monckton of Dallington Forest, for securing this debate. I…22 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessMy Lords, the AI Security Institute conducts research, builds tools to understand and mitigate frontier AI risks, and works with like-minded partners through the International…22 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessMy Lords, the Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan sets out how we will harness AI opportunities by measures including expanding our domestic compute infrastructure, backing…22 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessThe noble Lord is right to draw attention to this matter, on which he has been a long-time thoughtful voice. All I can say is that we are investing in this sector. We have put…22 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessThe noble Earl makes an interesting point. Progress has never been risk-free. Every major leap forward has come with doubts, critics and problems to solve. If it had not, we would…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorIs the noble Lord referring to on employment rights or does he mean across everything?22 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorI thank the noble Lord. I am coming to the part of my speech that addresses some of the noble Lord’s concerns. Many noble Lords have obviously spoken with real passion about the…22 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessThe noble Lord highlights a couple of issues. I mentioned earlier that we are investing to develop our own sovereign AI capability. We are setting up investment zones across the…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorI obviously do not have the figures here, but I will endeavour to find out and will write to the noble Lord accordingly.22 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessThe Government are adopting a proportionate, context-based approach to regulation. By empowering existing regulators to apply cross-cutting principles such as safety, fairness and…22 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessMy noble friend is spot-on. Small and medium-sized enterprises are vital to AI-driven growth. The Government are supporting SMEs through targeted innovation funding and access to…22 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessMy Lords, artificial intelligence is the primary driver of productivity across the economy, from life sciences to the creative industries. We are accelerating adoption by…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRare Cancers BillI remind my noble friend that his name is not on the list to speak.16 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, this is Third Reading. Arguments made at previous—12 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThis is Third Reading and the noble Lord is repeating what has been debated before.12 Jan 2026