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Written question asked by Navendu Mishra (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Software

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026 to question 21928, entitled Software, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of updating the Be Open and use open source guidance, last updated 5.5 years ago.

Answer

GDS continuously reviews published digital and technology guidance, in recognition of the fast-moving environment in which we operate in. As recently as May 2026, we provided updated guidance on be open and use open source, which is available on gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ai-open-code-and-vulnerability-risk-in-the-public-sector


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28061
Session
2026-27
Related items
Software
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Software
Link
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