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Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:22 pm on 10 April 2019.

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Photo of Viscount Ridley Viscount Ridley Conservative 3:22, 10 April 2019

My Lords, is my noble friend aware of just how highly respected the UK artificial intelligence sector is around the world in not just research but application? It is generally trusted more than both China and the United States, and has a stronger digital industry than both Germany and France. Can the Government give something of a lead to this nascent industry through their procurement policies?