Dan Aldridge MP: written questions

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Written questions

Artificial Intelligence: CybersecurityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the increased use of AI by (a) cyber-criminals and (b) nation state actors on cyber security risks to the UK.
Answer: Cyber security is a priority for the government. We are taking action to protect businesses, citizens and essential services against cyber threats. Last year the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said AI will almost certainly increase the volume and h...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
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Electric Bicycles: SalesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Meta on preventing the sale of illegal e-bikes on their marketplace platform.
Answer: Product safety law requires that all consumer products placed on the UK market must be safe. The Office for Product Safety and Standards, in my Department, has a programme of work focused on making sure online platforms, including Meta, are aware of their...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
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Department for Work and Pensions: Telephone ServicesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to (a) reduce waiting times on her Department's helplines and (b) prevent calls from being cut off after long waiting periods.
Answer: (a) Reduce waiting times on Department's helplinesDWP reviews forecasted telephony demand and plans resourcing accordingly to keep wait times down. Wait time performance is frequently reviewed and where DWP’s telephony is delivered by an outsourced provid...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
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Roads: AccdientsDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the Road Traffic Act 1991 to include the mandated reporting of cats that are (a) struck and (b) killed by vehicles.
Answer: There are no plans to amend section 170 of the Road Traffic Act to make it mandatory for drivers to report road collisions involving cats. Although there is no obligation to report all collisions with animals on roads,Rule 286 of The Highway Code advises ...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
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Alcoholic Drinks: LabellingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has any plans to introduce legislation requiring alcoholic beverages to display (a) full ingredient lists and (b) nutritional information in line with the labelling requirements for othe
Answer: It is mandatory for alcohol labels to state the product’s strength, namely alcohol by volume, and whether the product contains any of the 14 main allergens. There is also voluntary guidance on communicating the UK Chief Medical Officers' low risk drinking...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
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Personal Independence Payment: ApplicationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to help those with (a) severe health conditions and (b) disabilities complete the Personal Independence Payment application process.
Answer: The Department is regularly in contact with claimants who are vulnerable. Many, particularly those with severe heath conditions and disabilities, already have support in place from third parties (friends, relatives or appointees for example). However, for...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
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Apprentices: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will commission research into the potential merits of the use of generative AI in apprenticeship provision.
Answer: The department is committed to supporting high quality apprenticeship training provision which supports employers and learners gain the skills they need for long-term success.It is for training providers to choose how best to deliver apprenticeship traini...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
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Education: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with training providers on the potential adoption of generative AI in education settings.
Answer: The department is building the evidence base for how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is best used in education and learning from the experience and expertise of the sector. As part of this work departmental officials have sought views and experien...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
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Apprentices: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the role of generative AI in apprenticeship provision.
Answer: The department is committed to supporting high quality apprenticeship training provision which supports employers and learners gain the skills they need for long-term success.It is for training providers to choose how best to deliver apprenticeship traini...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
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