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Andy McDonald MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Read what this MP said, asked and contributed in Parliament.

12 published records · newest first.

Written questions

  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
  • 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

    Original Parliament record
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