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HANSARDDigital and Technology Policy: National SovereigntyMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, for securing this important debate, and I thank all those who participated. It has been fascinating throughout and brilliant…23 Jul 2026HANSARDDepartment for Science, Information and Technology: AbolitionMy Lords, this appointment of an AI Minister to Cabinet indeed gives a timely prominence to AI policy-making, but does the Minister accept that it also removes a good deal of…21 Jul 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: LegislationMy Lords, we understand the Government’s policy of placing most of the burden of AI regulation on to existing sectoral regulators, but the cyber security and resilience Bill will…16 Jul 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to the debate and, of course, to the Minister for her introduction. It has been a really thoughtful, compelling and…14 Jul 2026HANSARDEmployment: Artificial IntelligenceI welcome the Government providing a great deal of skills education, but I do not see how the Government know what skills the marketplace is looking for in AI, particularly in the…13 Jul 2026HANSARDThe Space Economy (UK Engagement with Space Committee Report)My Lords, I too begin by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Ashton of Upholland, and every member of the committee for this powerful and timely report, although I must say that my…09 Jul 2026HANSARDWireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026My Lords, I too thank the Minister for her introduction. This is indeed a short and straightforward instrument, but certainly one worth a little bit of careful thought because of…07 Jul 2026HANSARDTrade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I also welcome the Minister to the Front Bench. I know that the first OQ is one of the most alarming experiences this House has to offer, but I am sure she will be…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Use of X by Government DepartmentsMy Lords, does the Minister not agree that the real threat to reliable information is not news publishers but weaponised disinformation published by our enemies using bots? The…23 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Substances Unfit for Human ConsumptionMy Lords, to pick up on the point that was well made by the noble Baroness, Lady Bull, sellers of unapproved SARMs routinely use labels in their advertising such as “not for human…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement and indeed for alerting me in advance of the announcement, which was much appreciated. This announcement—although coming, I am…16 Jun 2026HANSARDOnline Hate SpeechMy Lords, online hate speech is not solely created by individual users. It is also generated and amplified by malicious state actors using algorithmic methods to inflame tensions…16 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: National Security ImplicationsMy Lords, I very much welcome the proposal of the noble Lord, Lord Tarassenko, for sovereign AI capability here. But I would welcome a great deal more clarity from the Government…16 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on EmploymentMy Lords, I declare my technology interests as set out in the register. We should be cautious about the assumption that improved AI skills alone will enable job seekers to adapt…13 Apr 2026HANSARDData (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026My Lords, I too thank the Minister for introducing these regulations. I note that he is having a spectacularly busy day. Clearly, these regulations are essentially technical in…17 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyMy Lords, events in Ukraine and Iran are showing the growing military defence importance of satellite communication, navigation and earth observation systems. Given our strengths…11 Mar 2026HANSARDEU Digital Services Act and RegulationMy Lords, many digital harms such as disinformation and illegal or fraudulent content operate across borders. In that light, can the Minister enlarge on the practical measures the…11 Mar 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesMy Lords, the misguided use of AI in the recruiting marketplace is deeply and unnecessarily disruptive. Mass automation of largely synthetic job applications means that there are…25 Feb 2026HANSARDQuantum TechnologyMy Lords, to build on the important point raised by the noble Lord, Lord Birt, quantum technologies will at some point, probably soon, enable a huge range of new capabilities…24 Feb 2026HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025I had planned to make a number of points in this debate, but I am pleased to see that they have all been made for me in far more elegant style than I could have attained myself. I…04 Feb 2026