Asked by: Lord Sarfraz (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the policy implications of using copyrighted content as artificial intelligence training data.
Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
The Government is carefully considering issues relating to copyright and AI, including the implications of using copyrighted content as AI training data.
The Government has launched a consultation on a package of measures to address copyright and AI issues. This will seek views and evidence of potential policy implications for the creative and AI sectors.
Asked by: Lord Sarfraz (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of copyright protection for works of art generated using artificial intelligence.
Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
The Government is carefully considering issues relating to copyright and AI, such as copyright protection for AI-generated works of art.
The Government has launched a consultation on a package of measures to address copyright and AI issues. This will include seeking views on protection for the outputs of generative AI.
Asked by: Lord Sarfraz (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that Russia is planning to open a naval base in Tobruk in Libya.
Answered by Earl of Minto - Shadow Minister (Defence)
The UK has made clear our apprehension towards Russia's destabilising activity in North Africa. We are concerned about open-source reports that Russia has plans to establish a naval base in eastern Libya, which will strengthen Russian influence in the central Mediterranean. The Ministry of Defence continues to maintain thorough assessments of the threats to stability and security across the North Africa region including Libya. The Government is also committed to working with the international community in support for peace and stability in the region.
Asked by: Lord Sarfraz (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recent incitement to violence and hatred by Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan; and whether they will consider refusing him entry to the UK on the grounds that his presence will not be conducive to the public good.
Answered by Lord Murray of Blidworth - Shadow Minister (Home Office)
The Government does not comment on individual cases.
The UK Immigration Rules provide for the refusal of a visa application if a person’s character, conduct or associations make it undesirable to permit them entry to the UK.
Asked by: Lord Sarfraz (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the private security industry about protecting the (1) mental, and (2) physical, well-being of licensed professionals in that industry; and what steps they are taking as a result.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
The Government and the Security Industry Authority are aware of the significant impact the pandemic has had on both the private security sector and the night-time economy. The Government has implemented a range of measures to support businesses during the pandemic.
As required by the Private Security Industry Act 2001, the Security Industry Authority regulates the private security sector and advises Home Office Ministers regarding its role and functions. However, all matters regarding the deployment and well-being of private security operatives sits beyond the current regulatory regime and with individual private security businesses, as their employers.