Question follow-through · 15297

Department for Transport: Artificial Intelligence

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consultation has taken place with recognised trade unions regarding the introduction or use of automated decision-making systems affecting staff.

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Answering body: Department for Transport
Tabled: 2 Jul 2026
Target answer date: 6 Jul 2026
Answer: 7 Jul 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

2 Jul 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consultation has taken place with recognised trade unions regarding the introduction or use of automated decision-making systems affecting staff.
6 Jul 2026
Target answer date
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7 Jul 2026
Answer published
The Department holds regular consultations with its trade unions on all matters concerning the workforce, including its future strategy for the use of Artificial Intelligence.

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