China: Human Rights and Sanctions

Graeme Downie Excerpts
Monday 28th October 2024

(3 days, 14 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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The right hon. Gentleman has a point. This Government have been in power for three months, and we have a lot to clear up, given the mess that was left to us—he is right about that. That work begins with the China audit.

Graeme Downie Portrait Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar) (Lab)
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Does the Foreign Secretary agree that when it comes to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, it is vital to co-ordinate rules globally, including with China, to protect British people and our technological infrastructure?