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HANSARDBeyond Digital (COVID-19 Committee Report)My Lords, I join all those who have spoken in thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Lane-Fox, for tabling such an important debate. I do not know the exact optimal moment to have this…06 Sept 2023HANSARDAdvanced Artificial IntelligenceI join all noble Lords in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale, for tabling such an important debate on how we establish the right guardrails for AI—surely, as many noble…24 Jul 2023HANSARDElectronic Trade Documents Bill [HL]That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 1 to 6.19 Jul 2023HANSARDElectronic Trade Documents Bill [HL]My Lords, the Government’s intention has always been that this Bill should apply UK-wide. In the process of delivering this ambition, we were able to confirm that legislative…19 Jul 2023HANSARDElectronic Trade Documents Bill [HL]I thank all three noble Lords who have commented. The noble Lord, Lord Bassam, and others have rightly raised the issue of how we implement the provision, and I could not agree…19 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitThe CDU has not been deployed on any side of the small boats debate.18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitI thank the noble Lord for that question but do not accept the characterisation that he gives. I am indeed familiar with the Big Brother Watch report that he refers to. The CDU…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitI am delighted to reassure the noble Lord that it is subject to parliamentary oversight. The DSIT Secretary of State is accountable to Parliament, and indeed to the relevant…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitThe role of the Counter Disinformation Unit—CDU—is to understand disinformation narratives and attempts to manipulate the information environment. This has included disinformation…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitAs I say, the work of the CDU does not target any individual, and specifically it does not refer to any social media company the publications and writings of any Member of…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitI recognise the concern— I really do. I suggest that the greatest threat to our freedom of speech and freedom of expression is in fact disinformation itself, because however good…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitI do not accept the characterisation of the institution as secret.18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitThe DSIT Select Committee —or, formerly, before the machinery of government changed, the DCMS Select Committee—keeps the unit’s performance under constant review, as with any…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitI apologise to the noble Baroness. Yes, of course I would.18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitThe purpose of this unit is to monitor information threats, whether state-backed or otherwise. While it would certainly engage with all the necessary other parts of government,…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitThe unit is established within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Its existence and mission, and indeed the legal basis for its activities, are posted on…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCounter Disinformation UnitWell, its existence is being debated here. I have lost the thread of my answer but I will provide a more satisfactory answer to my noble friend.18 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI will be happy to write to the noble Lord.12 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI am sorry if the noble Lord feels that I have not dealt with it at all.12 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI am sorry; I will have to write to the noble Lord.12 Jul 2023