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HANSARDUK-US Trade Agreement: Digital Services RegulationGiven the growing concerns around the Online Safety Act, which could be weakened during UK-US trade negotiations, and reports that the Secretary of State is meeting repeatedly…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Let me join others in expressing my gratitude for the work of many Members, especially in the other place—in particular, Baroness Owen and Baroness Kidron—but also across this…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Thank you for calling me, Madam Deputy Speaker, and for your patience regarding my earlier intervention. I am very passionate about all elements of the Bill. On Second Reading, I…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]We have a thriving innovation sector in the UK, so those companies are not going anywhere—they want to work with the UK. We actually have a system now that has a fantastic…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]That has been my challenge to the tech companies, which I absolutely support in innovating and driving this—but if they are saying that it would be easy for creatives to do this,…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I would just like to clarify that we have thought long and hard about this Bill, along with many organisations and charities, to get it right.07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The question of technical solutions is very important, but my challenge is this. I have spoken to representatives of some of the big tech companies who are pushing for that, and…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Will the Minister give way?07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]That is exactly what is at the heart of this matter—the data that drives that addictiveness and commercialises our children’s attention is not the way forward. Many amazing…07 May 2025HANSARDSewageMy hon. Friend talks about overwhelmed sewage works. The Markyate sewage works in my constituency has now had 3,000 hours of non-stop overflow, including sewage, which enters our…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSmaller Platforms: RegulationOn my safer screens tour, to discuss online safety for children, students themselves are calling for action. They talk about brain rot and the subtle but dangerous impact on their…26 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsTragically, Ed was just 24 years old when he decided to take his own life, and that is why the family have joined us today in the Gallery. What urgent action are the Government…25 Mar 2025HANSARDBioNTech UK: Financial AssistanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. Up and down this country, people are facing the daily reality of cancer and infectious diseases. It is no different…24 Mar 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThere are many similar examples, but Quantum Care in Hertfordshire, a not-for-profit social care business, says that its costs will rise by £1.7 million in national insurance…19 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I did not realise that we would be debating all these amendments today. I appreciate that my voice is probably being heard loud and clear, which was not the original intention,…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I thank the Clerks, as well as you, Mr Turner, and other Chairs who have been on this Committee. I also thank the Government and Committee members for working together to get…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 9 Right to use non-digital verification services “(1) This section applies when an organisation—…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)This is my last intervention, which I am sure the Committee will all be very sad about, and it is on data. I know that we have talked a lot about public trust, but I also want to…11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.11 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause , by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 6 Public-interest data trusts and communities “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12…11 Mar 2025