“What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the growth of artificial intelligence technology companies of strategic importance to the UK.”
Asked by
Emma Hardy
Answering Minister
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Answer from Hansard
The Prime Minister
I commend my hon. Friend for leading the campaign to highlight the devastating impact of these crimes. For hard-working small businesses, tool theft is not just a violation; it can mean thousands of pounds of potential work lost, with a huge impact on businesses and families. We are investing more than £1.2 billion extra in policing, with 13,000 new neighbourhood police officers to focus on the crimes that impact on communities the most. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for her work, and I know the Justice Secretary will look at the details carefully.