Alan Mak MP: written questions
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Written questions
Faculty: ContractsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussion he had had with the Secretary of State or Education on the (a) policy and (b) procurement decision to award a contract to Faculty AI in November 2024.
Answer: The Secretary of State had no role in awarding this contract nor did he have any discussions with the Secretary of State for Education in relation to it. The procurement process was conducted by DSIT officials in line with Cabinet Office rules and process...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: WhatsAppDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether Ministers have disappearing messages in use on WhatsApp for communication with (a) private offices, (b) departmental officials and (c) other communications related to department
Answer: DSIT Ministers use Whatsapp in line with government and departmental policies. This may, occasionally, include the use of disappearing messages where this is in line with our obligations to maintain good recordkeeping and transparency responsibilities.
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: IncentivesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many in-year awards have been given to officials in his Department since 5 July 2024.
Answer: 3,118 In-Year Awards were given to delegated DSIT staff from 5 July 2024 to 31 January 2025. This figure relates to all In-Year Awards paid during the months specified including awards approved prior to that period
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordICT: InnovationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what budget has been allocated to the construction of the supercomputing facility included in the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and its benefits extend far beyond economic growth. By investing in AI now, we are ensuring that the UK is prepared to harness its transformative potential.The government invests in AI in several ways, including t...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what funding was allocated to each Cyber Local project announced on 8 January 2025.
Answer: Cyber Local is a UK government scheme to deliver tailored support for the cyber security sector across regions of England and Northern Ireland. It is part of the government’s work to kickstart economic growth and ensure good jobs, skills and growth benefi...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what meetings he has held with the creative industries since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Ministers, special advisers, and officials have regular meetings with a range of stakeholders, details of ministerial meetings are published quarterly on the gov.uk website.
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what meetings he has had with the AI industry since 5 July 2024.
Answer: We are committed to building an AI sector that can scale and win globally, ensuring global AI companies want to call the UK home, and boosting the responsible adoption of AI across all parts of the economy. The AI Opportunities Action Plan sets out how we...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he made an impact assessment before publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan was an independent report delivered by Matt Clifford CBE, who engaged widely across AI startups, industry leaders, academia and civil society. Matt Clifford regularly updated ministers on progress before submitting the fin...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department requested changes to the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan was an independent report delivered by Matt Clifford CBE, who engaged widely across AI startups, industry leaders, academia and civil society. Matt Clifford regularly updated ministers on progress before submitting the fin...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the AI Opportunities Action Plan submitted by Matt Clifford was edited by his Department before publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan was an independent report delivered by Matt Clifford CBE, who engaged widely across AI startups, industry leaders, academia and civil society. Matt Clifford regularly updated ministers on progress before submitting the fin...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when Matt Clifford submitted the AI Opportunities Action Plan to his Department.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan was an independent report delivered by Matt Clifford CBE, who engaged widely across AI startups, industry leaders, academia and civil society. Matt Clifford regularly updated ministers on progress before submitting the fin...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28510More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether trade unions were consulted on the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan sets out how we will achieve our ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier.The Action Plan has been informed by a series of external roundtables and wide...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the budget for UK Sovereign AI is.
Answer: AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and its benefits extend far beyond economic growth. By investing in AI now, we are ensuring that the UK is prepared to harness its transformative potential.The government invests in AI in several ways, including t...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the budget of the AI Opportunities Unit is.
Answer: AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and its benefits extend far beyond economic growth. By investing in AI now, we are ensuring that the UK is prepared to harness its transformative potential.The government invests in AI in several ways, including t...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the funding required for the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and its benefits extend far beyond economic growth. By investing in AI now, we are ensuring that the UK is prepared to harness its transformative potential.The government invests in AI in several ways, including t...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether additional funding was allocated to his Department for the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and its benefits extend far beyond economic growth. By investing in AI now, we are ensuring that the UK is prepared to harness its transformative potential.The government invests in AI in several ways, including t...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has allocated funding to the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and its benefits extend far beyond economic growth. By investing in AI now, we are ensuring that the UK is prepared to harness its transformative potential.The government invests in AI in several ways, including t...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
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