In Parliament - Matt Rodda

Matt at work in parliament

Here is a log of all Matt’s interventions in the House of Commons. You can click a link to find out more about each

Artificial Intelligence: Research

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Matt Rodda received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's consultation outcome entitled A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation: Government...

Artificial Intelligence: Research

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Matt Rodda received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's consultation outcome entitled A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation: Government...

Artificial Intelligence: South Korea

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Matt Rodda received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department expects to send ministerial representatives to the South Korean AI safety summit.

Education Committee

Commons debates

I thank the Chair and the Committee for their excellent work on this very important matter. I also pay tribute to my constituent Ruth Perry, who was an outstanding headteacher. The events at...

Business of the House

Commons debates

First, may I offer my deepest condolences to Frank Field’s family? Thames Water has been putting vast amounts of sewage into both the Thames and its tributaries in my area, including the...

Football Governance Bill

Commons debates

It is a pleasure to speak today. I thank the Secretary of State, the Minister, the hon. Member for Bracknell (James Sunderland), who has been a superb campaigner for Reading football club, and...

AI: Regulation

Science, Innovation and Technology

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

AI is an incredible new technology, and it can help the NHS to save lives, but there are also risks, such as the danger of deepfakes. The Government have been warned about those risks, yet time...

National Networks National Policy Statement

Commons debates

It is a pleasure to be able to speak briefly in this afternoon’s important debate on transport infrastructure. It is a great pleasure to follow the Chair of the Transport Committee, the...

Clause 1 - Power to regulate pedicabs

Pedicabs (London) Bill [Lords]

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

Will the Minister reflect on the benefits of this regulatory approach being brought forward to look at other comparable new and emerging forms of transport, particularly electric bikes and...

Clause 1 - Power to regulate pedicabs

Pedicabs (London) Bill [Lords]

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech clearly setting out the importance of having the right balance. Does he agree that, from this work in London, lessons could be learned for other towns...

Clause 1 - Power to regulate pedicabs

Pedicabs (London) Bill [Lords]

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

Does the hon. Gentleman acknowledge that in a previous debate on the Bill a great deal of concern was raised by a number of hon. Members from across the House about the conduct of some pedicab...

RNLI Bicentenary - [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I congratulate the hon. Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) on his excellent and stirring speech about the service of the Royal...

Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill

Commons debates

My right hon. Friend is making an excellent and powerful speech, and I particularly concur with his description of the enormous challenges that many victims face. Does he agree that the nature of...

Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill

Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his work on this issue and other issues protecting local post offices and looking at the range of services they can offer to the community. Has he had any further...

Thames Water: Contingency Plans

Commons debates

Can the Minister advise me on the course of action where a water company appears not to be offering compensation where there has been an interruption in supply? Will he perhaps write to me on...

Thames Water: Contingency Plans

Commons debates

I am grateful to the hon. Member for giving way. My constituents have suffered quite seriously from similar issues, including interruption to water supply to a large part of Reading recently and,...

Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent, thoughtful and well-researched speech. Does she agree that there is a need for greater public information and education, as previously mentioned in the...

Artificial Intelligence: Risk Assessment

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Matt Rodda received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 19 February 2024 to Question 13769 on Artificial Intelligence: Risk Assessment, how many risks have...

Help to Grow Schemes

Department for Business and Trade

Matt Rodda received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the oral evidence taken before the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee on 17 May 2022, HC 207, what recent...

Help to Grow Schemes

Department for Business and Trade

Matt Rodda received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will publish the advice given to ministers that informed decisions on eligibility criteria for the Help to Grow: Digital scheme.