Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 65074

Public Sector: Artificial Intelligence

Tabled: 4 July 2025
Answered: 14 July 2025

Question

Sarah Hall

Labour (Co-op)Warrington South

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to develop safeguards to ensure algorithmic transparency in AI tools deployed by public sector bodies.

Answer

Feryal Clark
The Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS) offers a standardised method for public sector bodies to publish information on their use of algorithmic tools. Its use is mandatory for all government departments and for Arms Length Bodies providing...

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