6 Jul 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Pending
AskedInnovation and Technology, whether the proposed taskforce on the labelling of AI-generated content will consider measures to improve transparency for consumers when AI-generated or AI-assisted content is derived from, or closely resembles, the work of visual artists and creators.
6 Jul 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
AskedMedia and Sport, whether the proposed working group on independent and smaller creative organisations will consider measures to prevent the unauthorised use of copyright-protected works by AI systems.
6 Jul 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
AskedMedia and Sport, whether the proposed working group on independent and smaller creative organisations will consider measures to improve access to licensing and rights management mechanisms for visual artists, ceramicists, and other creators.
6 Jul 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
AskedMedia and Sport, what recent progress she has made on establishing a working group on independent and smaller creative organisations on the impact of AI on creators, and when she expects the working group to hold its first meeting.
6 Jul 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
AskedMedia and Sport, whether representatives of the visual arts sector will be included in the membership of the working group on independent and smaller creative organisations.
6 Jul 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Pending
AskedInnovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that proposals for labelling AI-generated content are informed by engagement with visual artists and creators regarding the use of their works.
6 Jul 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Pending
AskedInnovation and Technology, what progress her Department has made on establishing a taskforce on the labelling of AI-generated content.
29 Jun 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
AskedMedia and Sport, what estimate her Department has made of the value of stakes that may be placed by UK consumers with illegal gambling operators during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
29 Jun 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
AskedMedia and Sport, whether her Department has had discussions with payment providers on reducing the flow of funds from UK consumers to illegal gambling operators ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
29 Jun 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
AskedMedia and Sport, whether the Government’s assessment of gambling duty changes includes modelling of potential consumer displacement to illegal gambling operators during high-volume betting periods, including the
29 Jun 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Pending
AskedMedia and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of gambling duty revenue arising from UK consumers using illegal gambling websites and operators during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
22 Jun 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what estimate she has made of a) number of bets placed with and b) total value of stakes wagered with illegal gambling websites and operators during the Royal Ascot festival.
ReplyThe Government does not hold this information. We are taking action on the illegal gambling market, and as part of the 2025 Budget, HMT announced £26 million had been allocated to the Gambling Commission to increase investment, resources and capacity to f...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the services that could be brought in-house in local authorities.
ReplyWhile local authorities are independent bodies responsible for their own procurement decisions, the Cabinet Office, as responsible for procurement policy, is assessing how guidance can support local authorities to identify opportunities for bringing key l...
9 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat assessment he has made of the services that could be insourced in the NHS.
ReplyNational Health Service commissioners are responsible for commissioning the appropriate services for their population. NHS providers may choose to sub-contract activity to other providers, such as insourcing companies, as necessary, in order to ensure pat...
9 Jun 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhen he will bring forward a Procurement Bill.
ReplyThe Government will bring forward a Procurement Bill when parliamentary time allows. In March I announced non-legislative reforms to procurement underpinned by three principles. Firstly, government procurement should do much more to protect national secur...
9 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedHow many victims of modern slavery with a positive conclusive grounds decision have been (a) administratively removed or deported from the UK and (b) issued a notice of removal; and for how many was t
ReplyThe Home Office publishes data on returns Immigration System Statistics quarterly release(opens in a new tab) Data on returns from the UK, broken down by enforced returns (of which ‘deportations’ is a legalised subset) and Returns from the UK, by type of ...
9 Jun 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhat recent discussions he has Cabinet colleagues on increasing levels of insourcing.
ReplyThis Labour Government is committed to delivering the biggest wave of insourcing of public services in a generation, ending outsourcing by default.On 17 June, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and I introduced a new Public Interest...
13 May 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWhat assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy costs on business investment in the agricultural sector.
ReplyThe Government recognises that energy costs are a significant factor influencing business investment decisions, including in the agricultural sector. We understand the challenges that high industrial electricity prices present to businesses. This is why w...
13 May 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWhat steps he is taking to ensure that increased energy costs do not cause carbon leakage in the UK’s aerospace supply chain.
ReplyThe Government recognises the risk of carbon leakage from higher energy costs for internationally traded sectors such as aerospace. From April 2027, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will provide support to eligible manufacturers helping them ...
13 May 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWhether he is taking steps to encourage the development of insurance products to protect small businesses against sudden energy price spikes.
ReplyThe government recognises that energy costs are a real concern for small businesses. Government supports a competitive insurance market and encourages firms to shop around for suitable cover. Businesses struggling to secure insurance can contact the Briti...