Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Nick Smith (Labour) on Friday, 29 May 2026 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

Written Questions: Artificial Intelligence

Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the House of Commons Table Office uses AI to (a) review or (b) card written Parliamentary Questions.

Answer: In May 2026 a new AI feature was added to EQM, the digital system which is used by the Table Office for the editing and processing of written parliamentary questions. This AI feature assists staff in identifying duplicate questions by finding and listing questions which have been submitted previously where there is 80% or greater level of similarity. Staff are then able to review the questions to assess whether the rules of order relating to questions already answered are engaged.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2113
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Written Questions: Artificial Intelligence
Friday, 11 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Written questions Table Office Artificial intelligence
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk