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HANSARDProstate Cancer Screening: AITo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to use artificial intelligence in prostate cancer screening pathways to reduce late diagnosis of that disease.18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDProstate Cancer Screening: AIMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I want to thank the NHS for the excellent treatment it has been giving me,…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, I, too, thank the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of Canterbury for introducing this important debate. Through artificial intelligence, what was once considered…05 Jun 2026HANSARDAI Regulation BillMy Lords, I, too, thank the noble Lord, Lord Holmes of Richmond, for securing this important debate. Innovation and technology have brought solutions to everyday problems. Britain…04 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I too congratulate the four noble Lords who made excellent maiden speeches today. I also congratulate Aston Villa, who are playing in the Europa League final tomorrow.…19 May 2026HANSARDCancer Outcomes in the UKMy Lords, I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Patel, for securing this timely debate. One of the lessons of history is that, so often, we fail to learn the lessons of history. I say…21 Apr 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Lloyd of Effra, for introducing this important debate today. I also congratulate the five noble Baronesses on their excellent maiden…06 Mar 2026HANSARDResetting the UK-EU Relationship (European Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ricketts, for introducing this important debate. My thanks also go to the European Affairs Committee for producing such a comprehensive…26 Feb 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I found the dignified words of my noble friend Lord Shinkwin to be most powerful and persuasive. He used the phrase “Pandora’s box”, and I too oppose this Bill. It is…19 Sept 2025HANSARDProstate CancerMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Mott, for securing this important debate. One of the lessons of history is that we do not learn lessons from history, and we must not ignore…03 Sept 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for her opening statement and for giving Peers, including me, the opportunity to discuss the Bill with her last week. I am originally from…13 Nov 2024HANSARDScience and Technology: EconomyMy Lords, I too thank the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, for introducing this important debate today, and congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Freeman of Steventon, on an…31 Oct 2024HANSARDChannel 4: Funding and GovernanceMy Lords, the Government are on record as praising the unique public service remit that Channel 4 has, especially for serving underrepresented communities and its strong…01 Jul 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021My Lords, a womb is not a tomb. In 1996 I presented the Bill which created the UK’s first DNA database. From the moment of conception, life begins, with unique DNA which no other…28 Apr 2021HANSARDRacismMy Lords, in reality there is only one race: the human race. What steps are the Government taking to address the fact that, for the first time in six years, there are currently no…15 Mar 2021HANSARDVideo-sharing Platforms: BBFC RatingsMy Lords, I declare an interest in that for 10 years I was a vice-president of the BBFC. While the adoption of the BBFC’s age ratings is currently voluntary, does the Minister…04 Mar 2021HANSARDNorthampton Town Football ClubMy Lords, this is sad, because football is about romance, not just finance. Fans love their local club, whatever division it plays in. Although this is about a council loan, the…03 Mar 2021HANSARDTransport for London: Financial SettlementMy Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the potential for further growth in goods and passenger transport on the River Thames, which, at 215 miles long, is the…02 Mar 2021HANSARDQuestions for Written AnswersMy Lords, a timely answer can be a strong enhancer of government policy. Will the Government further commit to using Written Answers as one of the important messages to counter…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Night-time EconomyThe night-time economy accounts for 8% of the UK’s employment, with revenues of £66 billion a year. Perhaps less well known is that 18% of the black community work at night,…26 Jan 2021