4 APPG memberships (as of 20 Nov 2024)
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
(2 debate interactions)
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(2 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(2 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Lord McNicol of West Kilbride has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Lord McNicol of West Kilbride, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Lord McNicol of West Kilbride has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord McNicol of West Kilbride has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 2 Written Questions
(View all written questions)2 Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Questions
(View all Lord McNicol of West Kilbride's DSIT questions)In Autumn 2023, DSIT set up the Central AI Risk Function (CAIRF), which brings together policymakers and AI experts with a mission to continuously identify, assess and prepare for risks associated with AI. One of the CAIRF's critical responsibilities is to develop and maintain the UK Government’s AI Risk Register. The register was introduced in 2023 and identifies individual risks associated with AI that could impact the UK spanning national security, the economy and society. This Government is considering how best to engage the wider public on our understanding of AI risks.
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
The Government is committed to establishing appropriate rules on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models. Our proposals will be highly targeted and will enhance safety. They will also support growth and innovation by ending regulatory uncertainty for AI developers, strengthening public trust, and boosting business confidence.
The Government carefully considers the impact of potential regulatory barriers on the economy and UK businesses, including in relation to international trade and market barriers, and will set out further details of our approach in due course.
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)