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HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Creative SectorThere is a great deal of work going on around AI to develop a framework of regulation, as was originally set out in the White Paper. The hon. Gentleman’s point about algorithmic…16 Nov 2023HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Creative SectorAs the hon. Gentleman is probably aware, there are ongoing discussions between creative rights owners and the platforms and others through the Intellectual Property Office, but it…16 Nov 2023HANSARDEU Exit: Creative Industries in ScotlandThe Chancellor has been very generous to the creative industries and I hope that he will continue to be so. However, I would point out to the hon. Lady that Creative Scotland…16 Nov 2023HANSARDTourism Industry: Devon and CornwallI discussed a range of issues affecting tourism in Devon with the Great South West tourism partnership. We covered a lot of ground, and I know that those issues are of great…16 Nov 2023HANSARDTourism Industry: Devon and CornwallI was pleased to visit south Devon in August and to meet members of the Great South West tourism partnership. I am also pleased that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have recently…16 Nov 2023HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Creative SectorWith the Secretary of State, I was able to spend Monday in Manchester for the creative industries conference, where we met representatives from right across the sectors, including…16 Nov 2023HANSARDRural ConnectivityWe have already announced 12 Project Gigabit contracts to extend gigabit-capable networks in rural and hard-to-reach areas of the UK. More contracts are set to be announced…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTelecoms Network ReplacementI have a great deal of sympathy with my right hon. Friend’s question, as I know that this matter is causing concern for a number of Members. We are very keen that unnecessary…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to flag up the value that successful enterprise zones can bring to local communities. I want to see DSIT sectors benefiting as well, and I…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can tell the right hon. Gentleman that the counter-disinformation unit is there to flag up to platforms potentially misleading information, but it has no power to have it…15 Nov 2023HANSARDRural ConnectivityI do not agree with that. The voucher scheme has delivered gigabit broadband to thousands of constituents up and down the country. At the same time, we are rolling out the…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTelecoms Network ReplacementThe decision to migrate from the public switched telephone network to voice over internet is one for the industry, but nevertheless we are following this very carefully. Ofcom has…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I suggested earlier, the retirement of the PSTN land network is a decision for the industry, but the Government have a key role to play in ensuring vulnerable consumers are…15 Nov 2023HANSARDRural ConnectivityMy hon. Friend has been a fantastic champion in campaigning for improved connectivity for his constituents. In the north-east as a whole, we have seen faster growth of gigabit…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis week, the Secretary of State is building on the momentum from the artificial intelligence summit by meeting with key partners and policymakers in the United States,…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTelecoms Network ReplacementWe have regular meetings with Ofcom and telecommunications providers to discuss the migration from analogue to digital, and in due course the retirement of the copper network.…15 Nov 2023HANSARDFootball RegulationI start by congratulating the hon. Member for Reading East (Matt Rodda) on securing this debate. As he mentioned at the start of his remarks, it was the intention of the Minister…08 Nov 2023HANSARDFootball Regulationrose—08 Nov 2023HANSARDFootball RegulationThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I do understand the concern expressed by the hon. Member for Sheffield South East (Mr Betts). Certainly, we would not wish to have a system in which…08 Nov 2023HANSARDFootball RegulationI understand the hon. Gentleman’s concern on that point, particularly given the record of the owner of his particular club. The Bill will insert as one of the duties of the new…08 Nov 2023