Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Artificial Intelligence

Commons · Question 97228 · Tabled 4 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 11 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to improve the accuracy of automated decision-making tools used in benefit administration.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 11 Dec 2025

The Department uses automated decision-making in some areas, as described in our Personal Information Charter. Customers are told when an automated decision has been made in relation to their case, along with information on the steps they would need to ta...