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HANSARDScience and Technology Sector: International CompetitivenessMy hon. Friend always champions industry and innovation in his area. We recognise the UK’s significant capabilities in the nuclear fuel cycle and the benefit this provides to our…03 May 2023HANSARDScience and Technology Sector: International CompetitivenessWe are negotiating hard on this. Obviously, the negotiations are sensitive at this time, but we are aware of the fact that we are ahead and we want to stay ahead in life sciences,…03 May 2023HANSARDScience and Technology Sector: International CompetitivenessAbsolutely. We know we have a strong cluster there, and universities such as Ulster University are at the heart of that innovation. We will do exactly as the hon. Member said and…03 May 2023HANSARDScience and Technology Sector: International CompetitivenessThe Government published the science and technology framework in March 2023, setting out our approach to making the UK a science and technology superpower by 2030. This will…03 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government are always aware that there are a number of possible threats to our systems and events. I am not able to discuss the details, but those at the National Cyber…03 May 2023HANSARDProduct Security Regime: Implementation PlanI am repeating the following written ministerial statement made today in the other place by my noble Friend, the Minister for AI and Intellectual Property, Viscount Camrose: The…02 May 2023HANSARDIntellectual Property Office: Performance TargetsI am repeating the following written ministerial statement made today in the other place by my noble Friend, the Minister for AI and Intellectual Property, Viscount Camrose: Our…25 Apr 2023HANSARD Research and Development Funding and Horizon EuropeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. I congratulate the hon. Member for Sheffield Central (Paul Blomfield) on securing this debate on research and…18 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillI thank all Members for their contributions, including the hon. Members for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell), for Glasgow North West (Carol Monaghan), for Bristol North West…17 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman will know that a review of R&D tax credits is being conducted. The Chancellor will be speaking later, but because of Tech Nation and the work that has been done…15 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Gentleman says, public libraries are run by local authorities, so it is up to each local authority to identify the needs of local residents. DCMS has previously…26 Jan 2023HANSARDGrassroots Music Venues: Government SupportThe Government are committed to supporting our grassroots music venues, the lifeblood of our world-leading music sector. Arts Council England has extended its Supporting…26 Jan 2023HANSARDGrassroots Music Venues: Government SupportI thank the hon. Lady and congratulate Big Jeff on all the work that he is obviously doing in the sector. We will certainly reflect on that. I think that the new energy scheme…26 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have not heard the song, but I will look it up. As I said to my right hon. Friend the Member for Ashford (Damian Green), we are confident that we will design a balanced…26 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can confirm that we are looking carefully at this. We have had a range of reactions to the proposals. The Minister for IP, my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Norfolk (George…26 Jan 2023HANSARD Online Safety BillI do not have time, but I thank all Members who contributed to today’s debate. I pay tribute to my officials and to all the Ministers who have worked on this Bill over such a long…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Online Safety BillI am afraid I have only three minutes, so I am not able to give way. The Government cannot accept the Labour amendments that would re-add the adult safety duties and the concept…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Online Safety BillWe will certainly work with others to address that, and if there is a loophole, we will seek to act, because we want to ensure—17 Jan 2023HANSARD Online Safety BillI will not give way for the moment. Oh, actually I will.17 Jan 2023HANSARD Online Safety BillI thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention. We want to have as many conversations as possible in this area with Members on all sides, and I hope we can be as transparent…17 Jan 2023