Department for Science, Information and Technology: Abolition Debate

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Department for Science, Information and Technology: Abolition

Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee Excerpts
Tuesday 21st July 2026

(1 week, 1 day ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee Portrait Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee (Non-Afl)
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I hear what the Minister has said about AI and I presume that it now sits within the department for business. Given that the Minister wears another hat, which I very much hope she continues to wear in Northern Ireland, will she meet me, because we do not have an AI growth zone? Despite the fact that all the rest of the UK has growth zones, we do not have one and I think she will want to ensure that we develop that.

Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent Portrait Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)
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The noble Baroness is absolutely right about my commitment to and passion about Northern Ireland. I will of course take every opportunity to have a cup of coffee with her. I plan on being in Northern Ireland over the Recess, subject to events, and we will do so then.