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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the cost of their proposal to maintain a fully iOS native, a fully Android native, and a computer/web browser version of the NHS app, by comparison to the current arrangements.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the cost of their proposal to maintain a fully iOS native, a fully Android native, and a computer/web browser version of the NHS app, by comparison to the current arrangements.
NHS England routinely assesses options for the future technological development of the NHS App. This includes due regard to cost, appropriate use of artificial intelligence, and most importantly how changes will best enhance the service for patients.
A roadmap of future developments is available at the NHS.UK website, in an online only format.
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 22 June (HL816), how the "similar functionality" commitment applies to (1) the "native code and native interfaces" re-implementation of the NHS app with any new minimal compatibility requirements; (2) services in the current NHS app; and...
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 22 June (HL816), how the "similar functionality" commitment applies to (1) the "native code and native interfaces" re-implementation of the NHS app with any new minimal compatibility requirements; (2) services in the current NHS app; and...
The Government is fully committed to developing the NHS App for the benefit of patients and services in the National Health Service, in line with the 10-Year Health Plan.
We have consistently minimised any divergence between code bases and will continue to do so in the future as we develop the NHS App. This helps to optimise the service for patients.
We are continuing to fully develop the NHS App for users as an iOS app, an Android app, and as a website. Where there are any differences between these formats, this can be due to natural differences in design due to different operating systems and conventions or it can also occur as new features are rolled out across formats, one at a time. In the case of the latter, this means any differences may only be temporary.
We are committed to making the NHS App as accessible as possible, whilst at the same time ensuring the software remains safe and secure for use by patients. We review the operating system and browser version policy annually, to determine how best to strike this balance.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Social Market Foundation, Clearing the Air, published on 3 July 2024, which suggested that restrictive software licensing practices may cost the UK public sector £60 million a year.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Social Market Foundation, Clearing the Air, published on 3 July 2024, which suggested that restrictive software licensing practices may cost the UK public sector £60 million a year.
While HMG has not issued a formal, comprehensive assessment of the Social Market Foundation's July 2024 report, Clearing the Air, its findings remain highly pertinent to ongoing digital market regulatory efforts.
This report was submitted as evidence to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to support its in-depth investigation into competition within the UK's public cloud infrastructure services market. These insights are currently being reviewed to help shape future public sector commercial practices and guidance.
Furthermore, public sector procurement continues to align with the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Playbook. The playbook establishes essential policy reforms aimed at safeguarding against vendor lock-in and maximizing value for money.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the safeguards required for the use of artificial intelligence to triage patients through the NHS app.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the safeguards required for the use of artificial intelligence to triage patients through the NHS app.
The Government is committed to safeguarding patients as part of the shift from analogue to digital National Health Services, as set out in the 10-Year Health Plan.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates artificial intelligence (AI) tools that provide clinical assessment to ensure they are safe for patient use in the NHS. NHS organisations deploying such tools must also comply with risk management standards and with the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria.
NHS England is developing national triage standards setting out the clinical principles, urgency thresholds, and performance expectations against which any AI-enabled triage will be assured before use and continuously evaluated against.
The Government has also established the National Commission into the regulation of AI in healthcare, which will advise on the future regulatory framework of AI.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Cabinet Office will be providing evidence on Microsoft licensing practices and other related matters to the Competition and Markets Authority for its Strategic Market Status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Cabinet Office will be providing evidence on Microsoft licensing practices and other related matters to the Competition and Markets Authority for its Strategic Market Status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is responsible for gathering evidence relevant to its Strategic Market Status investigations and engages with a wide range of stakeholders. Government departments will assist the CMA as far as possible where the CMA requests that they do so, including providing evidence to the CMA where appropriate.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will advise the Competition and Markets Authority to publish a public roadmap for the Strategic Market Status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem; and what steps they are taking to ensure that the investigation is delivered at pace.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will advise the Competition and Markets Authority to publish a public roadmap for the Strategic Market Status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem; and what steps they are taking to ensure that the investigation is delivered at pace.
The Competition and Markets Authority is responsible for operating the digital markets regime. The length of Strategic Market Status investigations can vary due to a number of factors but must be completed within the statutory time limits imposed by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2025. The CMA has stated its intention to publish a roadmap.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the Competition and Markets Authority develops potential conduct requirements in parallel with the Strategic Market Status investigation, to ensure remedies for anti-competitive licensing are implemented immediately upon any designation.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the Competition and Markets Authority develops potential conduct requirements in parallel with the Strategic Market Status investigation, to ensure remedies for anti-competitive licensing are implemented immediately upon any designation.
The Competition and Markets Authority is responsible for operating the digital markets regime, including when to implement any conduct requirements. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 does not prevent the CMA from designing remedies in parallel with Strategic Market Status investigations.
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Competition and Markets Authority’s Strategic Market Status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, what assessment they have made of (1) the extent to which software licensing restrictions and cloud lock-in may influence public sector choice of enterprise AI tools, and (2) any...
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Competition and Markets Authority’s Strategic Market Status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, what assessment they have made of (1) the extent to which software licensing restrictions and cloud lock-in may influence public sector choice of enterprise AI tools, and (2) any...
The CMA expects to publish its final decision report on the Strategic Market Status investigation into Microsoft’s business software by February 2027. The CMA has already taken action in the cloud market outside of the investigation and secured voluntary commitments from Amazon and Microsoft, which will improve interoperability, reduce data egress fees and make switching easier in cloud services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will he hold discussions with his counterparts in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales on making the Access NHS App Services available across the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will he hold discussions with his counterparts in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales on making the Access NHS App Services available across the UK.
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether any Open Source software is used in the House of Commons.
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether any Open Source software is used in the House of Commons.
In supporting the work of Parliament, the Parliamentary Digital Service makes extensive use of open source software, and in particular in bespoke procedural systems. Where appropriate and subject to licensing requirements, open source solutions are generally preferred. We also seek to ensure that systems remain portable across hosting platforms and avoid unnecessary dependence on proprietary technologies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the Gambling Commission’s licensing checks in identifying whether gambling software providers supply unlicensed gambling websites.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the Gambling Commission’s licensing checks in identifying whether gambling software providers supply unlicensed gambling websites.
The Gambling Commission, as the independent regulator for gambling, has responsibility for making decisions around licensing.
As part of its regulatory approach, the Gambling Commission assesses applicants against the statutory licensing objectives and may take compliance and enforcement action where it identifies evidence of breaches of licence conditions or other regulatory requirements. This includes where operators or gambling software licensees are found to be supplying the illegal gambling market.
On 21 May 2026, I issued a written statement updating on progress in delivering the McCloud remedy for affected members of the NHS Pension Scheme. The delivery of the remedy in the NHS Pension Scheme is a hugely complex undertaking across the public sector to address the age discrimination that...
On 21 May 2026, I issued a written statement updating on progress in delivering the McCloud remedy for affected members of the NHS Pension Scheme. The delivery of the remedy in the NHS Pension Scheme is a hugely complex undertaking across the public sector to address the age discrimination that...
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Health (Karin Smyth MP) has made the following statement:
On 21 May 2026, I issued a written statement updating on progress in delivering the McCloud remedy for affected members of the NHS Pension Scheme. The delivery of the remedy in the NHS Pension...
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Health (Karin Smyth MP) has made the following statement:
On 21 May 2026, I issued a written statement updating on progress in delivering the McCloud remedy for affected members of the NHS Pension Scheme. The delivery of the remedy in the NHS Pension...
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to stop illegal gambling apps that are using registration; and what support will be put in place for victims of these apps.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to stop illegal gambling apps that are using registration; and what support will be put in place for victims of these apps.
The issue of illegal gambling is a concern for this government. We are committed to working closely with the Gambling Commission to ensure that illegal gambling, in all its forms, is addressed.
As part of the 2025 Budget, the Treasury announced that the Gambling Commission will receive an additional £26 million across three years to increase investment, resources and capacity to tackle the illegal market. In addition, the Crime and Policing Act, which received Royal Assent in April 2026, enables the Commission to apply for new powers to obtain orders to suspend internet protocol addresses and internet domain names linked to illegal gambling. We also launched the Illegal Gambling Taskforce at the beginning of this year which brings together a wide range of stakeholders to take action against the illegal market.
We also recognise the impact that harmful gambling can have on individuals, families and communities and are committed to further strengthening measures to protect those at risk. The statutory gambling levy, established last year, provides independent and sustainable funding for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling-related harm. Approximately 50% of this funding will go to NHS England and Scottish and Welsh Governments to work with providers, including the third sector, to increase access to treatment and support for those experiencing gambling-related harm.
This Government is committed to ensuring the safe, reliable and effective operation of our critical national infrastructure and our National Health Service.
Under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002, NHS England is currently the legal manufacturer for software medical devices that underpin essential national services, including systems supporting urgent and emergency care...
This Government is committed to ensuring the safe, reliable and effective operation of our critical national infrastructure and our National Health Service.
Under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002, NHS England is currently the legal manufacturer for software medical devices that underpin essential national services, including systems supporting urgent and emergency care...
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Preet Kaur Gill MP) has made the following statement:
This Government is committed to ensuring the safe, reliable and effective operation of our critical national infrastructure and our National Health Service.
Under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002, NHS England is currently the legal manufacturer...
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Preet Kaur Gill MP) has made the following statement:
This Government is committed to ensuring the safe, reliable and effective operation of our critical national infrastructure and our National Health Service.
Under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002, NHS England is currently the legal manufacturer...
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.
Amendment 70 to clause 47 negatived on division (6 to 7). Amendment 48 to clause 47 negatived on division (6 to 7). Amendment 49 to clause 47 negatived on division (6 to 7). Clause 47, discussed with new clauses 7 and 8, agreed to. Clauses 48 to 50 agreed to. Amendment 6 to schedule 7 negatived on division (2 to 8). Schedule 7 agreed to. Clauses 51 to 57 agreed to. Written evidence reported to the House.
Amendment 70 to clause 47 negatived on division (6 to 7). Amendment 48 to clause 47 negatived on division (6 to 7). Amendment 49 to clause 47 negatived on division (6 to 7). Clause 47, discussed with new clauses 7 and 8, agreed to. Clauses 48 to 50 agreed to....
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to publish the statistics his department collates on local authorities in an accessible open data format through an API interface.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to publish the statistics his department collates on local authorities in an accessible open data format through an API interface.
The department publishes most of its statistics in open, accessible formats such as OpenDocument Spreadsheet (ODS) files, in line with Government Statistical Service standards. The department keeps its approach to dissemination under review, including opportunities to improve machine-readability and access through API interfaces where there is clear user need and this represents value for money.