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HANSARDAI-generated Content: Social MediaThe Government take the integrity and security of our democratic processes very seriously. We will continue to safeguard against future risks, strengthen our resilience and ensure…15 Nov 2023HANSARDAI-generated Content: Social MediaI thank the hon. Member—I will embarrass her and say that we are friends. However, I respectfully disagree, because the Scottish people were represented by the UK Government.15 Nov 2023HANSARDAI-generated Content: Social MediaThe Online Safety Act 2023, which recently received Royal Assent, has been designed to keep pace with emerging technologies. The Act will regulate AI-generated content in much the…15 Nov 2023HANSARDOnline FraudAs I said, there will be a duty on the largest social media platforms that will require them to tackle fraudulent adverts. That will have a significant impact in preventing a…15 Nov 2023HANSARDOnline FraudTackling fraud is a priority for this Government. The Online Safety Act 2023 requires regulated companies to mitigate the risk posed by fraud and scams on their services. In…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs a father, this issue concerns me greatly. The Online Safety Act is the most powerful child protection law in a generation. All in-scope companies will need to take robust steps…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government have always been clear that we will have a contextual and proportionate response to AI. I spoke to the Secretary of State yesterday, and it is very clear that the…15 Nov 2023HANSARDAI RegulationI thank the hon. Member for his question and his kind remarks—I can assure him that I am getting some sleep. The AI Safety Institute will look at the risks involved. We will be…15 Nov 2023HANSARDAI RegulationThe Government have been clear that we will take a contextual and proportionate response. The key is to understand the risks involved. The Government are not saying that there…15 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI have not spoken to a single constituent who has not felt the pain and tragedy of the 1,400 people murdered on 7 October, or of the tragedy unfolding in Gaza. I commend the…08 Nov 2023HANSARDCancer Treatment Waiting TimesMy constituent Elaine Lynch was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in September 2021. The drug she needs, Enhertu, is available free on the NHS to treat breast cancer, but not…17 Oct 2023HANSARD Birmingham City CouncilI moved back to Birmingham after graduating; I chose to do so in 2007. I am a former president of the chamber of commerce and a former local enterprise partnership director—we…19 Sept 2023HANSARDUK Automotive IndustryI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am delighted to speak in this debate, because we cannot have a debate on this issue without…18 Sept 2023HANSARDUK Automotive IndustryThat is an interesting point; there was a conversation about that on the day. There is a recognition that there will be a variety of ways that charging can happen, and the…18 Sept 2023HANSARDNICE Enhertu Cancer TreatmentFurther to the similar change.org petition that received over 166,000 signatures, I formerly present this petition on behalf of my constituent, Elaine Lynch. It calls on the…18 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ7. Week in week out, as I meet businesses in my constituency, I hear about how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work in sectors such as life sciences,…13 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAndy Haldane, the former Bank of England chief economist, recently said in a Sky News interview that the Bank of England kept on printing money for longer than it needed to. It is…05 Sept 2023HANSARDHorizon EuropeI would like to put on record my respect for the Secretary of State and her excellent stewardship of her portfolio. I would like us to join Horizon Europe, but is it not right…19 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, 14 officers from West Midlands police were recognised at the Police Bravery Awards for forming a human chain and breaking through the ice as Fin, Tom, Jack and Sam fell…17 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThanks to the Government’s brownfield land release fund, Solihull Council is getting on with the job of regenerating Kingshurst village centre, including by building new…10 Jul 2023