Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 4 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. It was answered by Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Government Departments: Artificial Intelligence

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 28 August 2026 to Question 18648 on Government departments: artificial intelligence, how much statutory consultation duties have been identified by the AI tool for which the latest data is available.

Original answer

I refer the Hon. Member to Question 20905 of 7 September 2026.

The answer was corrected by Mark Ferguson (Labour)

on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Corrected answer

~~I refer the Hon. Member to Question 20905 of 7 September 2026.~~

Using the AI tool, the Cabinet Office has identified approximately 7000 statutory duties to consult.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 27254
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Government Departments: Artificial Intelligence
Friday, 17 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Public Appointments: Political Activities
Monday, 7 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Government departments Public consultation Artificial intelligence
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk