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HANSARDDemocratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda: Ebola OutbreakMy Lords—21 May 2026HANSARDProcessed Russian Oil Products: SanctionsMy Lords—21 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Horam, not only for his long service but for the delicate way in which he stepped around the debate between the monetarists and the…14 May 2026HANSARDBusiness Improvement District Ballots: Digital VotingTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential for piloting digital voting in Business Improvement District ballots in order to improve…20 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness Improvement District Ballots: Digital VotingMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for that Answer, which leads to my further question. Business improvement district ballots involve a clearly defined electorate of…20 Apr 2026HANSARDIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillMy Lords, in my experience, smaller businesses rarely wake up in the morning worrying about statutory ceilings in the Industrial Development Act. What they worry about is whether…12 Mar 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to expedite the AI Security Institute’s research into threats to economic stability arising from changes in the labour market.25 Feb 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesI thank my noble friend the Minister for his reply and welcome the industrial strategy, as well as the launch of the AI and the Future of Work Unit. My concern is that we do not…25 Feb 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIMy Lords—26 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that the UK is adequately prepared for the risks and opportunities presented by rapidly advancing artificial…22 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for that reply and acknowledge the long-standing work of many noble Lords on this issue. Given the pace of AI development and the…22 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Improvement Districts: Town Centre RenewalTo ask His Majesty’s Government what further powers and fiscal instruments they will make available to business improvement districts to accelerate town-centre renewal and local…11 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness Improvement Districts: Town Centre RenewalMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I draw the House’s attention to my register of interests.11 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness Improvement Districts: Town Centre RenewalI thank my noble friend the Minister for her reply. Does the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill offer an opportunity to strengthen and expand the role of business…11 Dec 2025HANSARDAutumn Budget 2025My Lords, I first acknowledge the maiden contribution of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Portsmouth, who I welcome to the House, as well as the rare privilege of speaking…04 Dec 2025HANSARDAutumn Budget 2025I could have said, “My mum”, you are right. The headroom has pleased the markets. The currency is doing better and the Chancellor, despite noises around her, will feel that we now…04 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget: Small and Medium-sized BusinessesMy Lords, we know the vital role that the start-up community, and innovation within it, plays in our economy and its future growth. Would my noble friend talk a little bit more…27 Nov 2025HANSARDBuilt Environment SectorTo ask His Majesty’s Government, in the light of the report from New London Architecture The Built Environment Sector , published on 16 September, what assessment they have made…28 Oct 2025HANSARDBuilt Environment SectorI thank my noble friend the Minister for that reply and welcome her to her first Oral Questions. I also welcome plans to streamline judicial review for nationally significant…28 Oct 2025HANSARDMaking Tax DigitalTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to use the rollout of Making Tax Digital as a strategic entry point to encourage wider adoption of digital tools among small…17 Sept 2025