Andy McDonald MP: written questions

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Written questions

Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Department maintains a public register or internal inventory of automated decision-making systems; and whether it plans to publish such information.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Data ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department ensures compliance with data protection requirements relating to the processing of special category data, including data relating to health or protected characteristics.
Answer: The department ensures compliance with data protection requirements relating to the processing of special category personal data, including data concerning health and protected characteristics, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps has her Department taken to assess and mitigate risks of bias or discrimination arising from the use of automated decision-making systems.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with trade union representatives on the introduction or use of automated decision-making systems affecting staff.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, to what extent are automated decision-making systems used in relation to civil service employment, including recruitment, performance management, discipline, or allocation of work.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, given the passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 what measures are in place to ensure that human oversight is substantive and effective, rather than limited to formal or nominal review.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department define and ensure meaningful human involvement in decisions supported or made by automated systems.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what processes are in place to enable individuals to seek human review and to challenge decisions made by automated systems.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, given the passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 how individuals are informed that decisions affecting them have been taken, in whole or in part, by automated means.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what safeguards have been implemented to ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to automated decision-making, including rights to information, human review, and challenge.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department has issued internally to help ensure compliance with the provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 in relation to automated decision-making.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, on what lawful basis are significant Automated Decision-Making being made or intended to be made.
Answer: The department does not use automated decision-making systems to make, or support the making of, decisions relating to staff, citizens or recruitment where outcomes are determined without meaningful human involvement. Similarly, the department does not us...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Department maintains a public register or internal inventory of automated decision-making systems.
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Data ProtectionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, given the passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 how does the Department ensure compliance with data protection requirements relating to the processing of special category data, including
Answer: Processing of personal data, and especially special category data, is subject to a Data Protection Impact Assessment, confirming the lawful basis for processing. There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. The DPIA process identif...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps has the Department taken to assess and mitigate risks of bias or discrimination arising from the use of automated decision-making systems.
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what consultation has taken place with recognised trade unions regarding the introduction or use of automated decision-making systems affecting staff within her Department.
Answer: While no formal consultation has yet taken place, we recently met with our recognised trade unions to provide an update on AI adoption in the department. There is currently no use of automated decision making within the department; however, should circums...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, to what extent are automated decision-making systems used in relation to employment by her Department, including recruitment, performance management, discipline, or allocation of work.
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.Processing of personal data through part a...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department has taken to ensure that human oversight of automated decisions is (a) substantive and (b) effective.
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.Processing of personal data through part a...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how her Department define and ensure meaningful human involvement in decisions supported or made by automated systems in the context of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.Processing of personal data through part a...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what processes are in place within his Department to enable individuals to seek human review and to challenge decisions made by automated systems.
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.Processing of personal data through part a...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how individuals are informed by his Department that decisions affecting them have been taken, in whole or in part, by automated means.
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.Processing of personal data through part a...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, given the passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 what safeguards have been implemented to ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to automated decision-making, including rig
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.Processing of personal data through part a...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, given the passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 what guidance has the Department issued internally to ensure compliance with the provisions of the 2025 Act in relation to automated decisi
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.Processing of personal data through part a...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, on what basis Automated Decision-Making in her Department are being made.
Answer: There is no automated decision making in DCMS affecting individuals. Any automated outputs are always verified, edited, reviewed and owned by a human. Our training and guidance to staff reinforce these principles.Processing of personal data through part a...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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