Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alison Griffiths this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
Showing 1–11 of 11 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made an assessment of levels of cyber preparedness among SMEs adopting AI-enabled tools and services; and whether she plans to publish guidance specifically for smaller businesses.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made an assessment of the risks posed to UK-developed AI systems by (a) data poisoning, (b) model manipulation and (c) software supply chain compromise; and if she will publish any related guidance.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, to what extent UK sovereign AI capability is reliant on overseas-owned compute infrastructure providers.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has assessed the potential impact of AI-enabled cyber attacks on UK critical national infrastructure; and whether she plans to publish any updated resilience guidance.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made an assessment of the use of independent security assurance and red-team testing requirements in public sector procurement of AI systems.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, whether his Department offers protection to staff from unfair dismissal from their first working day.
All dismissals are handled in line with current legislation and appropriate Codes of Practice. Where an employee feels they may have been unfairly dismissed, appropriate internal appeal routes may be instigated.Where an employee is unable to solve a problem internally they may be able to go to an employment tribunal to claim unfair dismissal, as set out in legislation.This position will be reviewed when unfair dismissal rights are updated in line with the Employment Rights Bill 2024 when this comes into effect.
Innovation and Technology, how many British citizens are undertaking training for future manned space flights.
Two astronauts are undertaking training for future crewed space flights, and a third is undertaking similar training in January.
Innovation and Technology, whether the UK Space Agency plans to establish a publicly owned deep space communication service provider.
No.
Innovation and Technology, what steps the UK Space Agency plans to take to support the growth of the space cluster in Cornwall.
During the current spending period, the Government has invested a total of £4.2 million to support the Cornwall region to develop its local space capabilities, enabling Spaceport Cornwall to conduct the first ever orbital launch attempt from UK soil and supporting Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd to deliver deep space commercial services. The cluster is also being supported to attract investment from international space companies, and progress Cornwall’s strategic ambitions to become a global leader in satellite operations and communications and the testing and development of spaceflight systems.
Innovation and Technology, how long the contract is between the UK Space Agency and Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd to provide deep space communications services.
The current framework agreement between the UK Space Agency and Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd runs until March 2025. Any further agreements will need to be considered in light of the upcoming spending review.
Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on steps to improve digital inclusion in the NHS.
Digital inclusion is a priority for me and for Government. It means ensuring everyone has the access, skills and confidence to participate in a modern digital society, whatever their circumstances. We are working to develop our approach on digital inclusion, including with other government departments to ensure it is joined-up. To support this, I am, and will continue, engaging with my counterparts in other departments on this important issue.