Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 14851

Artificial Intelligence: Civil Servants

Tabled: 1 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Andy McDonald

Labour — Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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

Answer

Satvir Kaur

The UK’s data protection legislation is a principles-based framework and does not prescribe specific consultation requirements for particular operational systems. Organisations are responsible for applying the requirements of the legislation within their ...

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