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Data (Use and Access) Bill (HL)

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 5 June 2025UIN 56466

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the lack of Legislative Consent Motion from the Northern Ireland Assembly on the progress of the Data (Use and Access) Bill.

Answered by Chris Bryant

We have engaged with the Northern Ireland Assembly throughout the Bill's progression.The Northern Ireland Assembly is currently considering a Legislative Consent Memorandum laid by the Northern Ireland Executive.

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