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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Oliver Dowden (Conservative) on Monday, 21 October 2019 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Technology: Conferences

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Prime Minister's speech at the UN on 24 September 2019, what (a) plans she has made and (b) public consultation she plans to undertake in relation to the London Summit on Tech; and what steps he is taking to ensure that public opinion will be represented at that event.

Answer

Planning for the London Summit in 2020 is ongoing. The aim is to ensure scientific and technological developments are harnessed in pursuit of our shared values of freedom, openness and pluralism. Governments cannot do this alone and we will seek participation from academia, industry and civil society. We will announce further details in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1025
Session
2019-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Greater London Public opinion Technology Conferences
Link
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