Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Patents: Sole TradersDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the financial support available for sole traders applying for a patent.
Answer: The Government provides a range of support to inventors, including sole traders, so they may identify, protect and commercialise their intellectual property through tools found on GOV.UK.The Government considers the fees charged by the Intellectual Proper...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses and Sole Traders: InnovationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent steps he has taken to support (a) innovation and (b) invention among (i) SMEs and (ii) sole traders.
Answer: Growth is the key mission for this government and supporting firms of all sizes to innovate is key to unlocking it. Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, supports over 10,000 businesses annually on their innovation journey and over the final s...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what comparative assessment he has made of the regulatory approach by (a) the UK and (b) other advanced digital economies on enforcing a minimum age for the use of encrypted messaging s
Answer: End-to-end encryption is a vital part of our digital world, and the government supports its responsible use. However, encryption should not allow tech companies to forego their responsibilities around keeping their users safe.The Online Safety Act include...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: SloughDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent progress his Department has made on improving digital inclusion in the Slough constituency.
Answer: The Government published its Digital Inclusion Action Plan in February 2025, which outlines the first five actions we are taking over the next year to boost digital inclusion in every corner of the UK, including Slough.These will be targeted at local init...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress he has made on setting up AI growth zones.
Answer: His Majesty’s Government has made steady progress in delivering the AI Opportunities Action Plan, published in January.This includes establishing AI Growth Zones (AIGZs) to accelerate large-scale AI infrastructure development across the UK. Culham, home t...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: SloughDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his expected timeline is for full-fibre availability in the SL2 postcode in Slough constituency.
Answer: According to the independent website ThinkBroadband, over 99% of premises in Slough have access to superfast broadband speeds, and over 96% have access to a gigabit-capable (1000 Mbps) connection.We currently expect the remaining premises in Slough to be ...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions has he had with animal protection groups on the phasing out of animal testing.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal. The government will publish a strategy to support the development, valida...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent steps he has taken to phase out animal testing.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto commits to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal. The Government invests £10m annually in the National Centre for the Replacement, Refine...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTelemedicine: Voice over Internet ProtocolDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure there will be no disruption to telecare users' service with the end of the Public Switched Telephone Network.
Answer: The Government is determined to ensure that any risks arising from the industry-led migration of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) are mitigated for all customers across the UK.Communication providers and ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVoice over Internet ProtocolDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent steps he has taken to ensure that people who rely on the Public Switched Telephone Network can migrate to broadband before January 2027.
Answer: The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is the technology underpinning analogue landline connections. The PSTN is failing – with a 45% increase in major incidents between 2023-2024. Industry is migrating the network to Voice over Internet Protocol (V...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: TrainingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with AI developers on material used to train generative AI models.
Answer: The Government is committed to hearing a broad range of views to ensure it meets all 50 recommendations outlined in the Action Plan. We have recently consulted with a variety of stakeholders, which included AI developers, to inform our approach to copyrig...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the use of AI in his Department on security.
Answer: The UK government is dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance public services securely. The AI Playbook for the UK Government (p. 74) includes an assessment of the risks coming from the use of AI. The Playbook includes worked scenar...
Answered 14 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIntimate Image Abuse: InternetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with Ofcom on its enforcement powers relating to the non-consensual posting of intimate images.
Answer: The DSIT Secretary of State and officials regularly meet with Ofcom to discuss the Online Safety Act and enforcement. The Online Safety Act gives platforms new duties to proactively tackle the most harmful content on their services. This includes intimate...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: ComputersDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the median age is of computers issued to officials in their Department.
Answer: The median age of laptops and desktop computers in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is 1.5 years.
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: South EastDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with (a) local businesses and (b) residents on the coverage of full-fibre broadband in (i) Slough constituency and (ii) South East England.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering 2030 nationwide gigabit connectivity coverage, with 86% of premises now able to access a gigabit-capable connection thanks to a pro-competition regulatory environment. There is now a thriving market of over 100 pr...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: SloughDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he has taken to increase coverage of full-fibre broadband availability in Slough constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering 2030 nationwide gigabit connectivity coverage, with 86% of premises now able to access a gigabit-capable connection thanks to a pro-competition regulatory environment. There is now a thriving market of over 100 pr...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: SloughDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment he has made of the availability of full-fibre broadband in Slough constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering 2030 nationwide gigabit connectivity coverage, with 86% of premises now able to access a gigabit-capable connection thanks to a pro-competition regulatory environment. There is now a thriving market of over 100 pr...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordData CentresDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the number of data centres built in England in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Government has not historically collected figures on the growth of data centre capacity but has monitored the market periodically and through industry engagement. Other sources for this historical data are available, for example through Tech UK or CBR...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: WaterDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs on the implications of the use of Artificial Intelligence on the water supply.
Answer: My department has discussed the implications of Artificial Intelligence with DEFRA, and representatives from UK water companies, on multiple occasions. We also engage the AI data centre industry to understand how water is used and explore potential altern...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordScience: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help increase the numbers of leading international scientists who choose to undertake their research in the UK.
Answer: The UK boasts a world-leading science base, supported by top universities and research institutions. We are open for business in science and technology and aim to be the destination of choice for globally mobile top talent.DSIT is committed to working wit...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: SoftwareDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether driving licences available through the gov.uk app will have integration with (a) Apple Wallet, (b) Google Wallet, (c) Samsung Wallet and (d) other common on-device wallets.
Answer: We recognise there may be value in government documents, such as the digital driving licence, being available through private sector wallets that have been certified as part of the government's Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework. There are no...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile PhonesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department is taking steps to allow people to retain their mobile numbers when changing mobile contracts while retaining the same network provider.
Answer: Consumers can retain their existing mobile number when renewing their contract or moving to a new contract.Ofcom has in place rules on retaining an existing number when moving providers, known as "porting", but these only apply when the consumer...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: PolicyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordInternet: Offences against ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 21 November 2024 to Question 14202, whether Ministers in his Department have had recent meetings with representatives of (a) Meta, (b) Snap inc. and (c) X.
Answer: The Government meets regularly with a range of stakeholders related to online safety, including social media platforms, to discuss implementation of the Online Safety Act, and the duties it will place on services to tackle illegal content, and content har...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Data ProcessingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data.For example, approximately 1,500 staff across DSIT and arms-length bodies are part...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
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