Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what consultation has taken place with recognised trade unions regarding the introduction or use of automated decision-making systems affecting staff within her Department.

While no formal consultation has yet taken place, we recently met with our recognised trade unions to provide an update on AI adoption in the department. There is currently no use of automated decision making within the department; however, should circumstances change, the department will meet its obligations under our trade union partnership arrangements and engage fully through formal routes.