Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 114736

Artificial Intelligence: National Security

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026

Question

Iqbal Mohamed

IndependentDewsbury and Batley

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what emergency powers the Government holds to direct private AI developers during a national security incident involving advanced AI systems.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
This government is taking a long‑term, science‑led approach to understanding and preparing for emerging AI risks, including the possibility of very rapid progress with transformative impacts on society and national security.Through close collaboration wit...

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