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HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentI thank my hon. Friend for all his work—it must sometimes feel very lonely on that Front Bench—and particularly welcome the urgent session that we managed to secure at the United…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]rose —14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Will my hon. Friend give way?14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for giving way; he is being extremely generous with his time. The Minister is talking about the possibility that the amendments put forward would not do…14 May 2025HANSARDYoung People not in Education, Employment or TrainingOver the weekend I was shocked, but not surprised, to see the new statistics for young people in Thanet who are not in education, employment or training—having hit 11.6%, the…12 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I observe that there is an issue of territoriality here. We have actually managed to get carve-outs and protect this country from deepfakes, for example; if something is made…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]One of my colleagues had a conversation with representatives of the AI sector. She was very enthusiastic about the idea that there would be an enormous amount of growth in this…07 May 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillSNP Members talk about a period before Brexit that was ideal, and yet their proposal for this immigration system would increase the complexity at the border, including by creating…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillWhat is important is not only economic security for individuals and the opportunities that a strong economy would provide for them, but the economic security of our country. The…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillI am struck by the hon. Gentleman’s interest in making sure that young people get the opportunities that they deserve, because in East Thanet—far away from Scotland—we are deeply…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillI am struck particularly by what my hon. Friend says about the impact being felt elsewhere in Whitehall when a lever is moved. I give the example of a friend of mine, who was a…25 Apr 2025HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekIn the context of my hon. Friend’s experience as a lesbian mother, will she consider the experience of lesbian mothers in their 70s and 80s, mentioned by my hon. Friend the Member…24 Apr 2025HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for securing this debate. In the light of what she is saying about young lesbians, I want to champion the work of Schools OUT, which is led and was…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Intellectual Property: Artificial IntelligenceIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I first declare an interest: my wife is a professional photographer. People who create art in any form add value to the…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Intellectual Property: Artificial IntelligenceCopyright is often enforced by people who have licensing departments to enforce it, but smaller creatives, such as many in my constituency, find it extremely difficult to enforce…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman clarify whether he was aware that the Chinese company that is now in possession of British Steel was sold it by a Conservative Government of which he…12 Apr 2025HANSARDEnergy (Social Tariff)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require energy companies to provide social tariffs for low income customers; and for connected purposes. Last week, we saw…08 Apr 2025HANSARDSmaller Platforms: RegulationThe domestic abuse charity Oasis in my constituency has alerted me to the appalling situation whereby young women are being coerced into setting up OnlyFans accounts to generate…26 Mar 2025HANSARDSpring StatementI thank my right hon. Friend for her statement, and in particular her recognition of the excellent work of Labour-run Thanet district council, which is building more social homes…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesJane Austen mentions not only Cromer but Ramsgate—in “Pride and Prejudice”—although certainly in a less salubrious way than she may have referred to Cromer. Ramsgate and…20 Mar 2025