Andy McDonald MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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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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