Mark Pritchard

Mark Pritchard

Conservative — The Wrekin

Speaking in the House of Commons on 23 June 2026

Debate

Role of Big Tech in Society

Contribution

I did not have time to raise this issue in my speech. The National Security and Investment Act 2021 established the National Security Investment Unit, which was the right move. If a particularly sensitive company with strategic assets or a technology that affects UK interests is to be sold or receive outward investment, it has to be cleared by the Government. That is a welcome change, but it is rather perverse or even ironic that, when the situation is reversed, there is very little scrutiny.

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