MPs debate the fourth industrial revolution
1 August 2016
On Thursday 8 September MPs took part in a House of Commons Chamber debate on the fourth industrial revolution. This debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee following a representation from Mr Alan Mak MP.
This debate was opened by Mr Alan Mak, Conservative MP for Havant, and Peter Kyle, Labour MP for Hove.
Watch the debate and read the transcript
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There is a debate pack for this debate produced by the House of Commons Library which includes more information on its subject:
Text of the motion debated
That this House acknowledges that the UK is in a strong economic position to take advantage of the Fourth Industrial Revolution; welcomes the view of the World Economic Forum that fusing physical, digital and biological technologies can promote further economic growth; notes that small and medium-sized businesses across the country contribute invaluable expertise and market leadership; and calls upon the Government to continue introducing and supporting policies that keep the UK at the forefront of this revolution in the future.
Backbench Business Committee
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