Lords debates Data (Use and Access) Bill
20 November 2024
Members of the House of Lords considered the key purpose and objectives of the Data (Use and Access) Bill on Tuesday 19 November.
The aim of the Data (Use and Access) Bill is to harness the power of data for economic growth, support a modern digital government, and improve people’s lives.
Debate on the draft law
During second reading, members discussed the main topics in the bill and drew attention to specific concerns or areas where they think amendments (changes) are needed.
Members speaking
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour), Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, opened the debate and responded on behalf of the government.
Members speaking
Contributing members included:
- Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat), Liberal Democrat spokesperson for science, innovation and technology
- Baroness Kidron (Crossbench), board member of the Data Protection Foundation
- Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour), chair of the board at the Centre for Accelerating Social Technology
- Lord Markham (Conservative), opposition spokesperson for science, technology and innovation.
How to follow
- Watch the Parliament TV recording.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore further information
Find out more about the bill in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Next steps
Committee stage, the first chance for line by line examination of the bill, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday 3 December.
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