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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of Google’s proposed Android developer verification requirements on independent and small-scale application developers in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of Google’s proposed Android developer verification requirements on independent and small-scale application developers in the UK.
The Department has not undertaken a specific assessment of the potential impact of Google’s proposed Android developer verification requirements on independent and small-scale application developers in the UK. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s independent competition authority, is examining competition in Google’s mobile ecosystem and will consider relevant evidence as part of its ongoing work.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of Google’s proposed Android developer verification requirements on competition and consumer choice in the distribution of Android applications in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of Google’s proposed Android developer verification requirements on competition and consumer choice in the distribution of Android applications in the UK.
The Department has not undertaken a specific assessment of Google's proposed Android developer verification requirements. The Government supports competitive digital markets that promote innovation and consumer choice. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK's independent competition authority, is examining competition in Google's mobile ecosystem, including Android and the Play Store and will consider relevant evidence as part of its ongoing work.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the HMRC Valuation Office pays for a licence to Google for its use of Google Maps and Streetview for council tax purposes.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the HMRC Valuation Office pays for a licence to Google for its use of Google Maps and Streetview for council tax purposes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether the Competition and Markets Authority has met with representatives of (a) Apple and (b) Google on the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (2024) since October 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether the Competition and Markets Authority has met with representatives of (a) Apple and (b) Google on the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (2024) since October 2025.
Since October 2025, the CMA has met with representatives of Apple and Google on the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The digital markets competition regime was designed to be highly participative, with engagement across a diverse range of stakeholders. In addition to meetings with firms designated with Strategic Market Status (SMS) in relevant areas of digital activity, CMA engagement has included publishers, specialist search providers, app developers, fintechs, cloud customers and other businesses and organisations affected by the regime.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the dependency of government departments and agencies on IT systems provided by (a) Microsoft and (b) Google; and whether the Government is contracted to those suppliers.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the dependency of government departments and agencies on IT systems provided by (a) Microsoft and (b) Google; and whether the Government is contracted to those suppliers.
IT procurement is devolved to individual departments, meaning the Government does not hold a single, aggregated dependency assessment. However, to mitigate supply chain risks and avoid single-supplier dependence, we actively work to diversify our technology estate.
The Government Commercial Agency (GCA) manages the Strategic Partnership Arrangement 2024 (SPA24) with Microsoft. This is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to secure preferential pricing for public bodies, rather than a central contract committing to a specific spend. Google Cloud is being integrated into the government technology landscape as part of our strategy to enhance service resilience and reduce reliance on a single provider.
Wider initiatives are outlined in the Roadmap for Modern Digital Government: https://roadmap-for-modern-digital-government.campaign.gov.uk/.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on UK consumers of the decision by Google to mandate the use of their platform following their acquisition of Fitbit.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on UK consumers of the decision by Google to mandate the use of their platform following their acquisition of Fitbit.
The Government has not made an assessment of the impact on UK consumers of the decision by Google to mandate the use of its platform following its acquisition of Fitbit. As the UK’s principal competition authority, the Competition and Markets Authority is responsible for investigating the impact of firms’ conduct on markets and consumers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the potential merits of reviewing Apple and Googles app store control over mobile phone downloads, including whether alternative 'pay to download' structures could be made available for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the potential merits of reviewing Apple and Googles app store control over mobile phone downloads, including whether alternative 'pay to download' structures could be made available for...
The CMA is currently taking forward work as part of its Strategic Market Status investigations into Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems. As the UK’s independent competition authority, it is for the CMA to determine the scope of its investigations and any potential interventions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Google Classroom and YouTube within schools on children.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Google Classroom and YouTube within schools on children.
The department aims to harness the benefits of digital tools to enhance learning, while placing robust safeguards at the heart of our policies. By working in partnership with educators, parents, industry experts and researchers, we are shaping a digital education landscape that prioritises evidence-based practice, inclusivity, and the best interests of children and young people.
We recognise that the wide variety of technological services used in schools, including but not limited to Google products and services, can provide both opportunities and risks for children. As set out in our core guidance, technology plays an important role in broad, rich learning experiences in classrooms across the country, and it is essential that children learn to use technology confidently and safely, so they are prepared for a rapidly evolving world of work.
Equally, we understand concerns about excessive screen use and agree that unmonitored or unlimited personal use can carry risks and recognise that we must get the balance right.
Schools are responsible for safeguarding, including ensuring appropriate filtering and monitoring systems and compliance with data protection.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the risk of behavioural data collected via Google Classroom and school-managed Google accounts being utilised to refine algorithmic profiles on consumer-facing Alphabet services, such as YouTube.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the risk of behavioural data collected via Google Classroom and school-managed Google accounts being utilised to refine algorithmic profiles on consumer-facing Alphabet services, such as YouTube.
The protection of personal data is of fundamental importance, particularly as schools increasingly adopt new and emerging technologies. The department has published a data protection toolkit which helps guide schools through key data protection activity, including compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
The department’s Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection in schools guidance supports schools with understanding their data protection responsibilities and how to use generative AI safely and lawfully, with a focus on protecting pupils’ personal data. It should be read alongside existing UK data protection law (Data (Use and Access) Act 2026, UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018) and wider safeguarding expectations.
The guidance makes clear that while AI can be useful for teaching, schools remain legally responsible for any personal data shared with or processed by these tools, including data about pupils, staff and families. Schools are advised to understand how AI and technology products handle data and avoid inputting personal or sensitive information unless risks are properly managed.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will investigate whether Google Docs is being used to exchange information outside corporate communication controls.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will investigate whether Google Docs is being used to exchange information outside corporate communication controls.
The Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire will be aware that the Government is planning an independent strategic review into the use of non-corporate communications channels. This will consider any non-corporate means of communication.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120844 on Google: Special Advisers, what assessment he has made of whether information is being exchanged between special advisers via Google Docs outside the retention policy required by Freedom of Information...
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120844 on Google: Special Advisers, what assessment he has made of whether information is being exchanged between special advisers via Google Docs outside the retention policy required by Freedom of Information...
No specific guidance has been issued centrally from the Cabinet Office to special advisers on using Google Docs.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120844 on Google: Special Advisers, what assessment he has made of whether information is being exchanged between special advisers via Google Docs outside the retention policy required by Freedom of Information Act...
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120844 on Google: Special Advisers, what assessment he has made of whether information is being exchanged between special advisers via Google Docs outside the retention policy required by Freedom of Information Act...
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade or other ministers in the Department for Business and Trade have engaged with Apple, Google, Amazon or Microsoft about the impact of Strategic Market Status designation, or subsequent enforcement by the Competition and Markets Authority, on...
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade or other ministers in the Department for Business and Trade have engaged with Apple, Google, Amazon or Microsoft about the impact of Strategic Market Status designation, or subsequent enforcement by the Competition and Markets Authority, on...
The Government engages with a wide range of businesses on matters affecting the UK business and investment environment, including the digital markets regime. Such discussions are important for the exchange of views and the development of policy. As the UK’s independent competition authority, the CMA is responsible for all digital markets decisions, including on designations and interventions.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, or departmental officials, have had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority about the impact of Strategic Market Status designation of Apple, Google, Amazon or Microsoft on those companies' investment plans in the UK.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, or departmental officials, have had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority about the impact of Strategic Market Status designation of Apple, Google, Amazon or Microsoft on those companies' investment plans in the UK.
The Government engages with the Competition and Markets Authority frequently on a wide range of issues, including the digital markets regime. As the UK’s independent competition authority, the CMA is responsible for all digital markets decisions, including on designations and interventions.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has issued guidance to special advisers on using Google Docs.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has issued guidance to special advisers on using Google Docs.
Special advisers are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers at all times. No specific guidance has been issued centrally from the Cabinet Office to special advisers on using Google Docs.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much and what proportion of central Government advertising spend was spent with (a) Meta, (b) Google, (c) Twitter/X, (d) YouTube and (e) TikTok in the last (i) three, (ii) six and (iii) 12 months; and what the total spend was in...
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much and what proportion of central Government advertising spend was spent with (a) Meta, (b) Google, (c) Twitter/X, (d) YouTube and (e) TikTok in the last (i) three, (ii) six and (iii) 12 months; and what the total spend was in...
As digital and social media become central to how people consume information, Government is adapting its communications approach to meet audiences where they are.
Digital and social media channels enable us to reach audiences more cost-effectively, delivering better value from communications budgets.
The table shows monthly platform expenditure for the last 12 complete months. Twitter/X is excluded due to zero expenditure. This list is not comprehensive of all social media platforms used.
Date | Meta | TikTok | YouTube | Grand Total | |
Jan 25 | £1,115,953.00 | £1,213,342.00 | £0 | £702,900.00 | £3,032,195.00 |
Feb 25 | £1,514,555.00 | £1,510,013.00 | £114,589.00 | £853,837.00 | £3,992,994.00 |
Mar 25 | £2,062,190.00 | £3,202,959.00 | £157,767.00 | £1,366,138.00 | £6,789,054.00 |
Apr 25 | £343,556.00 | £231,438.00 | £0 | £153,443.00 | £728,437.00 |
May 25 | £394,475.00 | £197,552.00 | £0 | £249,593.00 | £841,620.00 |
Jun 25 | £449,914.00 | £488,775.00 | £0 | £214,741.00 | £1,153,430.00 |
Jul 25 | £1,058,727.00 | £772,827.00 | £0 | £195,158.00 | £2,026,712.00 |
Aug 25 | £1,613,621.00 | £959,909.00 | £0 | £270,287.00 | £2,843,817.00 |
Sep 25 | £1,429,652.00 | £972,581.00 | £0 | £273,406.00 | £2,675,639.00 |
Oct 25 | £1,863,553.00 | £1,517,730.00 | £58,723.00 | £393,222.00 | £3,833,228.00 |
Nov 25 | £2,222,017.00 | £1,803,863.00 | £132,931.00 | £365,748.00 | £4,524,559.00 |
Dec 25 | £1,962,956.00 | £1,692,115.00 | £259,102.00 | £469,430.00 | £4,383,603.00 |
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2026 to Question 107819 on Military Intelligence, what was the (a) cost and (b) start date of the existing multi‑year contract with Google for Secret‑level cloud hosting and data services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2026 to Question 107819 on Military Intelligence, what was the (a) cost and (b) start date of the existing multi‑year contract with Google for Secret‑level cloud hosting and data services.
The Ministry of Defence awarded the £400 million Secret Community Cloud (SCC) contract to Google Cloud on 8 September 2025, and work began in early October.
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Google about reports that they sent emails to under 13 year-olds informing them how to turn off parental controls on their birthday.
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Google about reports that they sent emails to under 13 year-olds informing them how to turn off parental controls on their birthday.
The Government meets regularly with stakeholders, including from the tech sector.
Many platforms have parental control tools to help parents manage their children’s screentime and online experience.
Google has clarified in a policy update that parental controls will remain in place beyond 13 unless a parent consents to turn these off.