Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions 2024
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Treasury: Data ProcessingTreasuryTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12982More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: HM Treasury (HMT) is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence (AI) and the effective use of data.HMT is implementing a multi-year Data and AI Strategy to make sure it adopts a modern data platform, upskills its pe...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Data ProcessingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: Artificial Intelligence and data offer significant opportunities for the FCDO to enhance decision-making, productivity and increase the effectiveness of its interventions.The FCDO is implementing a multi-year Digital, Data, and Cyber Security Strategy to ...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Data ProcessingCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12980More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: The Cabinet Office is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence (AI) and effective use of data. The Cabinet Office Data Strategy promotes the use of high quality data and analytics to gain insights that drive decis...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: Data ProcessingMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data.For example, our Prison Network App built by our Data Science and AI teams link up multiple sources of administrative d...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Data ProcessingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: MHCLG is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data.MHCLG’s Foundational AI Team is currently in the group testing phase of introducing a licensed version of Microsoft’s Copilot to staff. T...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Data ProcessingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: The Department is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence (AI), and effective use of data. To make AI and data work, the Department has focused on establishing the enablers for adopting AI responsibly, ethically,...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Data ProcessingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: DWP is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data. The department is safely accelerating our use of AI to make a real difference for both employees and citizens. We test the feasibility of ...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Data ProcessingDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: The Department for Transport has established an Organisational AI programme to effectively explore the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our work. It is structured to ensure safe, effective and appropriately ta...
Answered 13 Nov 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
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Data ProcessingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: Defra is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data. Central to this agenda will be delivering on our Digital and Data Transformation Strategy (2023-2030), which focuses on improving access...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Data ProcessingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: DESNZ is committed to improving its productivity, including through the use of artificial intelligence and effective use of data. All DESNZ staff have access to Copilot for the web, a work-safe generative AI tool that helps summarise and draft text. In ad...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBusiness: BerkshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support local businesses in (a) Slough constituency and (b) Berkshire to access (i) funding and (ii) incentives for local net-zero projects.
Answer: Businesses have a vital role to play in the transition to net zero, from decarbonising their own operations, to working across their sectors and supply chains. Small and medium-sized businesses can visit the UK Business Climate Hub, which is run in partne...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Data ProcessingDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps they are taking to help increase productivity within their Department through the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) effective use of data.
Answer: The department is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence (AI) and effective use of data.For example, a Microsoft Azure Open AI sandbox environment has been enabled to limited groups of users within the departmen...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Data ProcessingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help increase productivity within his Department through the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) effective use of data.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is committed to improving its productivity and is establishing a central Productivity Portfolio to break down the barriers to productive working, and is actively investigating opportunities to drive productivity through the use of ...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Data ProcessingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to help increase productivity within his Department through the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) effective use of data.
Answer: DCMS is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and more effective use of data, with projects across our science, analytical and digital functions.We have a number of initial small-scale AI pilots taking place, t...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in his Department.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence understands the importance of creating a positive working environment where all employees feel valued, included and motivated to contribute to the purpose of the Department. We have a stable turnover rate, and we are actively monit...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Answer: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are highly valued, specialist personnel. We are committed to listening to their concerns and keeping a continued dialogue to address the issues they have raised. Recruitment and retention of staff remains a priority for the...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAir Force: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Royal Air Force.
Answer: As part of a Defence-wide initiative driven at a Ministerial level through the recently established Recruitment and Retention Board, the RAF is taking many steps to address the workforce challenge and retain our personnel. A People Campaign Plan is underw...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNavy: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) continues to meet its operational commitments, but tackling recruitment and retention challenges is a top priority.As part of a Defence-wide initiative driven at Ministerial level through the recently established Recruitment Retention ...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArmy: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Army.
Answer: Retention is one of the Army’s top priorities, supported by Defence. A retention strategy has been launched to address barriers to retention through a wholistic set of financial and policy initiatives spanning the entire employee lifecycle. Supported by a...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Data ProcessingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he taking to help increase productivity within his Department through the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) effective use of data.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data. For example, we are participating in the trial of Microsoft Copilot Pro, making secure AI tools availabl...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmergency Calls: Hoaxes and False AlarmsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were (a) prosecuted and (b) convicted for making hoax calls to the emergency services in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on the number of defendants prosecuted and convicted, including for ‘Improper use of public electronic communications network’ which will include hoax calls. This can be obtained by using HO offence code 19607 in the...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services and Police: Post-traumatic Stress DisorderHome OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce instances of post traumatic stress disorder within the (a) police and (b) fire service.
Answer: (a) PolicingThe Government has been clear that the wellbeing of our police is a priority, and we want to ensure that all police officers and staff have the appropriate support in place to thrive in their careers and continue to serve the public. Chief Con...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Post-traumatic Stress DisorderMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reduce instances of post traumatic stress disorder within the armed forces.
Answer: Measures are in place to increase awareness at all levels and to mitigate the development of operational stresses. These include pre-and post-deployment briefing and the availability of support, assessment and (if required) treatment, both during and afte...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPost-traumatic Stress Disorder: Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce instances of post traumatic stress disorder within the ambulance service.
Answer: At a national level, NHS England has a wide-ranging package of support for National Health Service staff. This includes a health and wellbeing guardian role to ensure board level scrutiny of local support systems, a focus on healthy working environments, ...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
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