Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Elliot Colburn Excerpts
Wednesday 15th November 2023

(5 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Whittingdale Portrait Sir John Whittingdale
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The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to flag up the value that successful enterprise zones can bring to local communities. I want to see DSIT sectors benefiting as well, and I am happy to co-ordinate further with colleagues in other Departments to explore those opportunities.

Elliot Colburn Portrait Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington) (Con)
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T8. Given the revolution in AI, what steps is my hon. Friend taking to ensure that young people in Carshalton and Wallington have access to the skills they need for the future?

Andrew Griffith Portrait Andrew Griffith
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The Government are committed to ensuring that the UK has talent that supports research and innovation and drives growth. That is why we are investing millions in the brightest researchers through scholarships, PhD placements and fellowships in technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum.