Meta: AI Development

Debate between Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath and Lord Wallace of Saltaire

Tuesday 27th October 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath (Lab)]

The Government want rights holders to have the information and means to control how their work is used, to secure licences and to enforce their rights. Knowing who accesses content and who may help rights holders to exercise these rights is very important. Our work is to examine what information makes a practical difference to control, including licensing and enforcement.

[Lord Wallace of Saltaire (LD)]

Does the Canadian example of dealing with Meta not suggest that the British Government would do better in dealing with these monoliths from the high-tech sector by working very closely with other countries when responding—even the European Union?

[Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath (Lab)]

Noble Lords will understand that we are in contact with the EU Commission. I have no doubt that the Government are always keen to work on this and to learn how other Governments are progressing these matters.