Lord Clement-Jones
Liberal Democrat - Life peer
Became Member: 17th July 1998
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Science, Innovation and Technology)
(since February 2023)5 APPG memberships (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Inclusion, Digital Regulation and Responsibility, Intellectual Property, Internet, Communications and Technology18 Former APPG memberships
China, Data Analytics, Data Poverty, Digital Skills, Future of Work, Indonesia, Kurdistan Region in Iraq, Music, Ovarian Cancer, Performers' Alliance, Performing Arts Education and Training, Pharmacy, Publishing, Ticket Abuse, Turkey, Video Games, Video Games and Esports, WritersDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(8 debate interactions)
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
(4 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(8 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(1,994 words contributed)
(1,749 words contributed)
(17 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Lord Clement-Jones, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
6 Bills introduced by Lord Clement-Jones
A Bill to amend the Licensing Act 2003 with respect to the performance of live music entertainment; and for connected purposes
This Bill received Royal Assent on 8th March 2012 and was enacted into law.
A bill to make provision about the categorisation and use of B2 gaming machines; and for connected purposes.
Friday 11th March 2016
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 5 July.Committee stage - line by line examination of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled. The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to amend the Environmental Protection Act 1990 with respect to the distribution of printed matter for events which involve small-scale performance of live music and other entertainment, and for connected purposes.
Friday 5th July 2013
A Bill to regulate the use of automated and algorithmic tools in decision-making processes in the public sector; to require public authorities to complete an impact assessment of automated and algorithmic decision-making systems; to ensure the adoption of transparency standards for such systems; and for connected purposes.
Friday 13th December 2024
Order Paper number: 6
(Unlikely to be Debated - would require unanimous consent to progress)
A Bill to regulate the use of automated decision-making in the public sector; to require a public authority to complete an algorithmic impact assessment in prescribed form where it procures or develops an automated decision-making system; to establish a Minister for standards in algorithm use; and for connected purposes
A bill to prohibit the use of automated facial recognition technology in public places and to provide for a review of its use
Lord Clement-Jones has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 9 Written Questions
(View all written questions)6 Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Questions
(View all Lord Clement-Jones's DSIT questions)Security is central to HMG's Generative AI Framework, which was published in January this year and sets out principles for using generative AI safely and responsibly. The risks posed by prompt injection attacks, including from material provided outside of government, have been assessed as part of this framework and are continually reviewed. The published Generative AI Framework for HMG specifically includes Prompt Injection attacks, alongside other AI specific cyber risks.
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
BT are a signatory of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) charter, committing them to protect vulnerable users during the migration. BT, along with other communication providers, are not proactively switching customers to Digital Voice unless they have not used their landline for at least 12 months, though customers can choose to switch at any time. BT provide their customers with at least four weeks of notice, and ensure they have the necessary quality of connection prior to migration. BT does not provide electricity but provide in-home solutions that customers can use in the event of a power outage.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The National Data Library will transform the way the Government manages our national strategic data assets.
It will focus on maximising the value of data for the public good, on growing the economy and creating new jobs, and on delivering data-driven AI-powered public services.
Decisions on the design and implementation of the National Data Library will be taken in due course.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
This government is committed to ensuring the security and resilience and fostering diverse growth and innovation of UK data infrastructure, including cloud services.
The government recently designated data centres and cloud infrastructure as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), recognising their fundamental importance to the UK and the digital economy. This will ensure that the UK is a safe place to develop and invest in data infrastructure.
The government continues to engage with the whole sector to enable and promote a level playing field, where UK cloud hosting providers have equity of access to the public sector cloud market.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
This government is committed to ensuring the security and resilience and fostering diverse growth and innovation of UK data infrastructure, including cloud services.
The government recently designated data centres and cloud infrastructure as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), recognising their fundamental importance to the UK and the digital economy. This will ensure that the UK is a safe place to develop and invest in data infrastructure.
The government continues to engage with the whole sector to enable and promote a level playing field, where UK cloud hosting providers have equity of access to the public sector cloud market.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
1 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Questions
(View all Lord Clement-Jones's Defra questions)The Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse, published in 2006, is already statutory and local councils and other duty bodies must have regard to it when carrying out their duty to keep relevant land clear of litter and refuse.
Separate guidance on enforcement was published in 2019 and attached to the Code of Practice but is not statutory.
At this stage, the Government has not yet made an assessment of how it can further support local authorities to tackle litter.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) is leading on plans to accelerate the development, validation and uptake of alternatives to animal testing.
As yet, no assessment has been made of the potential merits of introducing Herbie’s Law.
Minister of State (Home Office)
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) is leading on plans to accelerate the development, validation and uptake of alternatives to animal testing.
As yet, no assessment has been made of the potential merits of introducing Herbie’s Law.
Minister of State (Home Office)