Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 56466

Data (Use and Access) Bill (HL)

Tabled: 2 June 2025
Answered: 5 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Robin Swann

Ulster Unionist PartySouth Antrim

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.

Answer

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.