Peter Fortune MP: written questions
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Revenue and Customs: StatisticsTreasuryTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26222More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of HMRC's Consultation on changes to HMRC statistics publications 2025, published on 16 January 2025.
Answer: HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launched the consultation on changes to HMRC statistics publications on GOV.UK on 16 January 2025. The consultation will remain open until 10 April 2025 and the consultation response, setting out confirmed plans, will be publ...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGoogle: AdvertisingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the Competition and Markets Authority's SMS investigation into Google's general search and search advertising services, published o
Answer: The CMA has been given bespoke tools to increase competition in digital markets through the Digital Markets, Competition, Consumers Act 2024. Strategic Market Status investigations are the gateway into the regime and interested stakeholders can engage wit...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCybercrime: Public ConsultationHome OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation on Ransomware: proposals to increase incident reporting and reduce payments to criminals, published on 14 Januar
Answer: The Home Office Cyber Policy Unit launched the Ransomware: proposals to increase incident reporting and reduce payments to criminals consultation on 14 January 2025.As per the Governments Publishing Accessible Documents guidance, the document will be publ...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: DatabasesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation on Developing an energy smart data scheme, published on 13 January 2025.
Answer: The Department launched the call for evidence ‘Developing an energy smart data scheme’ on 13 January 2025, with more information available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/developing-an-energy-smart-data-scheme (opens...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Government Office for Technology Transfer on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology engaged in numerous discussions with various stakeholders and government departments as part of the broader effort to ensure the AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Cliffo...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with universities on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, has been informed by a series of external roundtables with experts from across the AI ecosystem, including civil society, academia, investors, and industry. As the plan moves forward, it will continue...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with businesses on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier.The Action Plan has been informed by a ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the UKRI on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with Horizon Europe on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier.The Action Plan was informed by a se...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with Research England on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with Innovate UK on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Science and Technology Facilities Council on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Geospatial Commission on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier.The Secretary of State for Science, ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Natural Environment Research Council on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Medical Research Council on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Economic and Social Research Council on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Arts and Humanities Research Council on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier. UKRI representatives, including res...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste Management: Public ConsultationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility to people who are digitally excluded of the consultation on Applying Environment Act 2021 civil sanctions.
Answer: Online engagement is an efficient and transparent means for sharing proposals and gathering feedback from groups and individuals affected by or interested in proposed changes. It is part of a wider engagement process. The consultation relates to a targete...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCountryside: North YorkshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility to people who are digitally excluded of the consultation on Open access restriction at Stanbury Moor.
Answer: We have a duty to publish a notice when we review statutory directions to restrict or exclude access. GOV.UK and Citizen space are the ways in which Governments chose to disseminate its information and publicise its consultations. Therefore, we use these ...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCountryside: North YorkshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility to people who are digitally excluded of the consultation on Open access restriction at Angram Moor.
Answer: We have a duty to publish a notice when we review statutory directions to restrict or exclude access. GOV.UK and Citizen space are the ways in which Governments chose to disseminate its information and publicise its consultations. Therefore, we use these ...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: AuditMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation on Local audit reform: a strategy for overhauling the local audit system in England, publi
Answer: The Department launched a statement of intent and consultation ‘Local audit reform: a strategy for overhauling the local audit system in England’ on GOV.UK on 18 December 2024.As per the Government’s Publishing Accessible Documents guidance, the strategy ...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the Consultation: provisional local government finance settlement 2025 to 2026, published on 18 December 20
Answer: The Ministry of Housing, Local Government and Communities published the 2025-26 provisional local government finance settlement and launched the consultation on its proposals on GOV.UK on 18 December 2024. The consultation closed on 15 January 2025.Respon...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
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