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HANSARDAI Systems: RisksI thank the noble Baroness for that; I respect her interest and work in this area. It would take me at least 20 minutes to cover most of what was asked. There were points about…08 Jan 2026HANSARDAI Systems: RisksMy Lords, I will quickly respond. We have to be very careful about what level we regulate at. AI is multifaceted: at different stacks we have the infrastructure, the data level,…08 Jan 2026HANSARDAI Systems: RisksMy Lords, I acknowledge the interest of the noble Lord, Lord Fairfax, in this area of artificial intelligence and congratulate him on securing this important, wide-ranging and…08 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillCould I ask the noble Lord to wind up, please?05 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI gently remind all noble Lords that arguments deployed in Committee should not be repeated at length on Report.05 Jan 2026HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialMy Lords, it is the turn of the Cross Benches.18 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesI thank the noble Lord for giving me an opportunity to set out the Government’s position. As I say, we recognise the pressures on small firms. That is precisely why the Fair Work…17 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesThe noble Lord is absolutely right. The Fair Work Agency will be set up as an executive agency independent of the Secretary of State. However, it will have to report to the…17 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesAs I mentioned earlier, the intention is to have the secondary legislation in place and for this to be set up in April 2026. As for engagement with SMEs, we have stressed that…17 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesI thank the noble Lord for reminding us of his amendment in Committee. As far as I know, and I will obviously correct by way of a letter, the consultation is happening and…17 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesThe noble Lord is right to raise that concern, and I will set out the Government’s position. As I said earlier, the agency’s approach is proportionate and risk based. It does not…17 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesMy Lords, this Government recognise the vital contribution that small and micro-businesses make to our economy. The Fair Work Agency will provide better support to the majority of…17 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesMy noble friend is right draw attention to this matter, on which she has long been a thoughtful voice. In 2024, the Low Pay Commission estimated that some 20% of workers paid at…17 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesThe noble Lord is absolutely right to highlight this issue, and I welcome his continued engagement on it. The agency will provide straightforward, sector-specific guidance written…17 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesWell, I am from the Government, and I am here to help. I am here to help those businesses that do well and behave themselves; for them, nothing will happen. If employers abuse the…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillWill my noble friend speak more specifically on the points raised? Perhaps he could wind up his contribution.10 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillOrder. May I ask my noble friend to wind up now, please?10 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Services: Online CommunicationsI thank the noble Baroness. As I mentioned earlier, we are not closing off any of the options available, whether that is the voice-activated system or speaking to a human being.…02 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Services: Online CommunicationsI thank my noble friend for all her work on the Digital Inclusion Action Committee. She is absolutely right. She is bringing all the leaders from government, industry and the…02 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Services: Online CommunicationsThe noble Lord makes an interesting point. That is why I mentioned earlier that my noble friend Lady Armstrong is working right across government departments to bring everybody…02 Dec 2025