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Artificial Intelligence: Civil Service

Commons · Question 15295 · Tabled 2 Jul 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Grahame Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, to what extent are automated decision-making systems used in relation to civil service employment, including recruitment, performance management, discipline, or allocation of work.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 9 Jul 2026

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology does not currently use solely automated decisions-making (ADM) with legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. However, should the department decide to use solely ADM in the future, it must...