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HANSARD Societal Impact of AI: Government PolicyThe Government’s principle is to regulate at the time of deployment or at use. I understand the right hon. Gentleman’s argument, but it is important that we strike the right…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Societal Impact of AI: Government PolicyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Poole (Neil Duncan-Jordan) on securing the debate, which speaks directly to…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Societal Impact of AI: Government PolicyIf I am considered worthy to meet in a few weeks’ time, I will be very happy to do so. This is not about self-sufficiency or about turning away from trusted international…08 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government are boosting digital and AI skills by embedding media literacy across all key stages, including by introducing an AI-inclusive computing GCSE and a £20 million…01 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026. It is a pleasure to serve under your…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026I will conclude my remarks and perhaps pick up that question in my closing speech, which I am looking forward to making. Maintaining a clear and effective framework for managing…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026On the first and third questions asked regarding this measure, consumers should not expect an immediate or visible change as a result of the instrument, but the Government will…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026Yes, sorry—I will write to him. I am grateful for the support across the House on the draft instrument. The direction it revokes has already been fully implemented in terms of…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026I will not. The direction being revoked serves no practical purpose. This SI is therefore a simple but important step to ensure that the statute book reflects the current position…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you—a batsman needs runs, Mr Speaker. Digital ID will ensure digital access to our public services. In recent weeks, citizens have been debating evidence from independent…25 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s preparations for digital ID will ensure that all existing routes for accessing public services will remain in place. The preparation for digital ID, which will…25 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are working closely with the devolved Governments through bilateral meetings and regular official engagement, and we are thankful to them for their constructive and ongoing…25 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: it is crucial that we learn how well some of the innovations in our health tech have lent themselves to the process of implementing digital…25 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I bring the attention of hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I thank the hon.…22 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceI agree that there is cause for concern that the premise of the petition is antisemitic. I have explained my reasons why. I commented earlier on the Prime Minister’s leadership in…22 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceI will make some progress. The premise of the debate veers into the unhealthy territory of antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories: the double standard towards the only Jewish…22 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceI thank the hon. Member for his comments. The record will show his support, and I concur with it. We have all seen the harm caused by the abhorrent rise in antisemitism, which was…22 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceI do not agree with that. On 30 April, the Government announced £25 million of additional funding for 2026-27 to strengthen policing, protect Jewish communities and provide…22 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceI refer the hon. Gentleman to an earlier answer I gave about misassociation, whether unintentional, explicit, deliberate or wilful. It is possible to be in Labour Friends of…22 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceThank you, Mrs Harris. The Prime Minister has asked the Ethics and Integrity Commission to carry out a review into lobbying. We have commissioned and are now responding to the…22 Jun 2026