Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions his Department has had with recognised trade unions regarding the (a) introduction and (b) use of automated decision-making systems affecting staff.

The Plan to Make Work Pay set out that the government would engage with workers, trade unions, employers and experts to examine how technology is impacting work, jobs and skills.

The Department has engaged with recognised trade unions on workplace monitoring technologies, algorithmic management systems and automated decision-making.

The Government will continue to engage with trade unions and other key stakeholders to inform policy development. A public consultation was launched on Wednesday 8 July and those with an interest are encouraged to respond.