Written questions

Artificial Intelligence: Consultants

Commons · Question 4746 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 11 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Chris Bloore

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of AI automation on government consultancy spending.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 11 Jun 2026

The Government’s assessment has focused on how artificial intelligence can improve civil service roles, productivity and service delivery, including by automating routine tasks and supporting use of departmental capability. This work is being taken forwar...