Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 85291

Public Sector: Sign Language

Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Anneliese Dodds

Labour (Co-op)Oxford East

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether procurement policy notes issued by his Department provide guidance on British Sign Language AI commissioning.

Answer

Chris Ward
The procurement of Artificial intelligent tools as a result of a new or amended digital service requires compliance with the GDS Service Manual (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual) and a service assessment. This manual includes the inclusion of accessibili...

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