Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 109609
Recruitment: Artificial Intelligence
Tabled: 29 January 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026
Question
Charlotte Nichols
Labour — Warrington North
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that job applicants with protected characteristics are not discriminated against when AI is used to assess applications.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Government is committed to removing barriers to AI adoption, unlocking new opportunities, and ensuring that equality is embedded at the heart of every mission. We want AI to work for everyone, and that means supporting innovation while ensuring techno...
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