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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Jun 2026
Sovereign AI Fund

"My Lords, my noble friend Lady Berger listed a number of countries that have decided to go down another path in terms of developing sovereign AI. Can the Minister outline to us why the UK is not choosing to take that path and rather may be relying, as some of …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Jun 2026
Devolved Public Services: Funding

"My Lords, as a former chief adviser to the previous First Minister, I encourage Ministers to take a positive attitude towards the new Government in Wales, even if it is not of the colour I would have wanted, and to continue those talks. While endorsing everything the Minister has said …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
King’s Speech

"I thought I was just getting old...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
King’s Speech

"My Lords, I too echo the congratulations to the two maiden speakers who we have heard so far this evening: the noble Lord, Lord Hobby, who I worked closely with when I was a shadow schools Minister, and the noble Lord, Lord Blackwater. I particularly enjoyed his devastating critique of …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 27 Apr 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"My Lords, I respect the views that have already been expressed. I also respect the views of the elected House on this matter, which have been expressed to us quite clearly on a number of occasions. This is an improved amendment that the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, has put before …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 23 Apr 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"My Lords, I rise to speak for the first time on this Bill, and I apologise to the House for doing so rather late in the day. The noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, has just explained why I have not been participating actively before: for the last year or so I …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 03 Mar 2026
Gibraltar Treaty

"My Lords, I have recently joined the European Affairs Committee. Does the Minister agree that it might be better, when we consider all this, to take on board what the Government of Gibraltar think its impact will be on business in Gibraltar, rather than, with all due respect to him, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2026
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector

"My Lords, can I encourage my noble friend the Minister to regard these questions as a sort of canary in the coal mine? The Government’s original opt-out proposals on AI exemptions obviously caused a great deal of consternation in the House, and I think the idea of a commercial research …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 27 Jan 2026
Hospitality Businesses

"My Lords, I note the rather grumpy welcome from the Opposition for the measures that the Government have taken. I say, let the good times roll. This is a tremendous announcement, particularly for pub-goers and for gig-goers. However, is any consideration being given to add to these measures with some …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 26 Jan 2026
Grass-roots Music Venues

"My Lords, the Minister will be aware that I am leading a fan-led review of live music as commissioned by the Culture Committee in the House of Commons. One of the things that comes clearly from fans’ voices is that they are happy to pay a levy if they know …..."
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