Oral Question·Home Office
“What discussions her Department has had with police forces on the adequacy of competitive tendering for trials of AI.”
Tabled: 2 June 2026Answered: 8 June 2026
Asked by
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones)
As with all new technology, decisions about procuring and using AI are a matter for operationally independent chief constables. The Home Office is supporting the police to adopt AI rapidly and responsibly, with £115 million of investment over the next three years. That includes investing in the national centre for AI, which will help the police make informed decisions.