ICT: Public Sector
Commons · Question 7573 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Navendu Mishra
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 22 May 2026 to question 477 on Public Sector: ICT, if her Department will consider the use of open source software for the public sector to move away from reli
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 16 Jun 2026
The Government supports a diverse and competitive technology landscape, including open-source software where it offers value, flexibility and resilience. This is outlined in the Technology Code of Practice, which encourages departments to consider the use...