All 2 Debates between James Frith and Chi Onwurah

Wed 14th May 2025

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Frith and Chi Onwurah
Thursday 25th June 2026

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Frith Portrait Mr Frith
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The Government’s preparations for digital ID will ensure that all existing routes for accessing public services will remain in place. The preparation for digital ID, which will make digital access to public services easier, as I described earlier, will be built with the highest trusted status and will be road-tested by the public as we prepare it, design it and then build it. Verification is vital if we are to ensure that the guiding principles of digital ID—being trusted, inclusive and of use from day one—are seen and not just told.

Chi Onwurah Portrait Dame Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West) (Lab)
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The Trump Administration’s decision to deny access to Anthropic’s most powerful AI models to all foreigners—including the British state—has emphasised concerns over technology sovereignty. Will the Minister ensure that as part of the UK-EU summit, our leading technology sector works closely with European Union allies to ensure that we have greater competition and resilience in our technology stack?

Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]

Debate between James Frith and Chi Onwurah
James Frith Portrait Mr Frith
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