Helen Maguire MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Artificial Intelligence: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce disinformation from AI generated deepfakes.
Answer: Government is taking action to tackle harms caused by AI-generated content. Under the Online Safety Act (OSA), platforms must assess and mitigate the risk of illegal content, including where it is AI-generated, and take appropriate action to remove it.Gov...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of creating a digital sovereignty strategy.
Answer: The Government's current approach is set out through the Modern Industrial Strategy (2025) and the Digital and Technologies Sector Plan (2025), which build sovereign capability in critical technologies - including through the Sovereign AI Fund - while kee...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the level of dependency on overseas AI providers.
Answer: The UK recognises the risks that come with highly concentrated markets and the need to strengthen resilience in critical technologies. We see this less as an issue of dependence on any single country, but rather an overreliance on narrow supply chains or ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure social media platforms are safe by design and are responsible for preventing harm, via the exposure of vulnerable adults and children, to r
Answer: On 15 June, the government published a progress statement announcing a ban on social media services from providing their services to under 16s, alongside targeted functionality restrictions on a wider range of online services, including a default on restr...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, in what way he plans to ensure that women and girls are protected from AI harms on social media sites.
Answer: Protecting women and girls online, including from AI-enabled harms, is a top priority for this Government as we work to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. The Online Safety Act places clear legal duties on platforms to proactively tackle ...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, in what way he plans to ensure that social media companies are held accountable for the design of their platforms.
Answer: The Online Safety Act places legal duties on platforms to assess and mitigate risks arising from the design and operation of their services, including how features and functionalities may facilitate harm. Companies must implement proportionate systems and...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: EU ActionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the EU's Digital Services Act and whether she intends to introduce equivalent measures in the UK.
Answer: The Government continually assesses our international partners’ approaches to online safety and has engaged with the EU to discuss its Digital Services Act which, like the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA), requires companies to take steps to protect users onl...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to combat online disinformation.
Answer: The Online Safety Act (OSA) addresses mis- and disinformation where it is illegal, such as foreign interference, or harmful to children, for example abusive content which includes mis- and disinformation.Government is taking steps to improve media literac...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what her Department's planned timetable is for updating (a) milestones, (b) KPIs and (c) delivery plans regarding the Replacing Animals in Science strategy; and whether progress will be
Answer: A publicly available dashboard of progress against the strategy’s key deliverables and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science Strategy will be published later in 2026. Any work to phase out animal testing mu...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans her Department has to secure long-term investment for (a) a UK Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods, (b) the pre-clinical translational models hub and (d) the Rep
Answer: The Government has announced £75m of funding to accelerate alternatives and innovation, with new capabilities being developed across the UK. This funding will help bring forward advanced testing methods that can save lives and support a faster, science‑le...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how her Department plans to track progress on phasing out animal testing through the Replacing Animals in Science strategy.
Answer: A publicly available dashboard of progress against the strategy’s key deliverables and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science Strategy will be published later in 2026. Any work to phase out animal testing mu...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Government: CybersecurityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the One Login programme is compliant with the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework.
Answer: Protecting the security of government services and the data and privacy of users is our utmost priority. GOV.UK One Login follows the highest security standards for government and private sector services, including dedicated 24/7 eyes-on monitoring, incid...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps the Defending Democracy Taskforce is taking to tackle disinformation and misinformation online.
Answer: The Defending Democracy Taskforce coordinates and drives forward a whole-of-Government response to protecting the integrity and security of our democratic processes from a full range of threats.DSIT leads the UK’s policy on disinformation and uses both le...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of implementing the recommendations from Ofcom's consultation on a new crisis measure under the Online Safety Act, includ
Answer: The Online Safety Act already places significant transparency duties on regulated services. We welcome Ofcom’s proposal to build on this with post-crisis analyses, and strengthen platforms’ coordinated approach during crisis periods.We look forward to rec...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of increasing Ofcom's powers under the Online Safety Act to adequately tackle disinformation and misinformation.
Answer: The Online Safety Act provides a strong, proportionate framework for tackling online mis/disinformation. Ofcom has robust powers to hold companies to account if they fail to meet their duties in the act, including significant fines and, in the most seriou...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of misinformation and disinformation online on local communities.
Answer: While social media can play an important role in society, it is unacceptable that people use it to threaten our communities. Government engages with local authorities to monitor issues affecting cohesion, including misinformation and disinformation. Under...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to tackle the potential impact of Bot Farms on online misinformation.
Answer: The Online Safety Act addresses illegal mis- and disinformation regardless of whether it is generated or amplified by AI or automated accounts. In-scope services are required to fulfil their obligations under the Act and Ofcom has strong enforcement power...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: Civil DisorderDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made on the merits of introducing legislation which would mandate social media platforms to share data from times of public disorder crises.
Answer: While social media can play an important role in society, it is unacceptable that people use it to threaten our communities. Government engages with local authorities to monitor issues affecting cohesion, including misinformation and disinformation. Under...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAstronomy and Space: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support research into astronomy and space science.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has committed a record £58.5 billion investment in R&D over the next 4 years. This includes £38.6 billion allocated to UKRI.The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) within UKRI i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAstronomy and Space: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126045More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on research for astronomy and space science of the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s proposed funding cuts of up to 60%.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has committed a record £58.5 billion investment in R&D over the next 4 years. This includes £38.6 billion allocated to UKRI.The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) within UKRI i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAstronomy and Space: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Science and Technology Facilities Council regarding their proposed funding cuts for astronomy and space science.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has committed a record £58.5 billion investment in R&D over the next 4 years. This includes £38.6 billion allocated to UKRI.The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) within UKRI i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to reduce animal testing.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 25 November 2025 to Question UIN 91769.
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordService Industries: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that businesses undertaking a transition to digital services, such as BT’s transition to Digital Voice, have considered the potential impac
Answer: The Government is committed to ensure that any risks arising from the industry-led migration of the analogue Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to digital Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) are mitigated for all customers across the UK.Government s...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordService Industries: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that businesses switching to digital services, such as BT’s transition to Digital Voice, communicate these changes appropriately with custo
Answer: The Government is committed to ensure that any risks arising from the industry-led migration of the analogue Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to digital Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) are mitigated for all customers across the UK.Government s...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: PornographyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of non-explicit sexual content and promotional material for adult services on social media platforms; and what steps she i
Answer: Under the Online Safety Act, services likely to be accessed by children are required to use highly effective age assurance to prevent children encountering pornography. Ofcom acknowledge in their guidance that suggestive content of a kind that might be ex...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
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