Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, where NHSE's powers to negotiate commercial agreements with companies whose products are undergoing NICE appraisal will be transferred.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Health Bill currently before Parliament will abolish NHS England and move the majority of its powers and functions to my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Commercial negotiations will continue uninterrupted up to and beyond April 2027, when NHS England will cease to exist as a separate entity.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what her estimate is of Corporation Tax relief for qualifying shipping company groups in the Tonnage Tax in 2026-27.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

The latest available estimate of Corporation Tax relief for qualifying shipping company groups in the Tonnage Tax is for 2025-26 which is £145m. This is published in the tax relief statistics on the following link: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69a0194e3e672177d0bc76e6/tax_relief_statistics_january_2026.ods.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, on what lawful basis are Automated Decision-Making in HMRC being made.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC operates as set out in the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 and related legislation. HMRC uses automated decision-making where it has a lawful basis under its statutory functions. In relation to the UK GDPR, this is most commonly in relation to Article 1(e) where HMRC is carrying out a public task.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HMRC maintains a (a) public register and (b) internal inventory of automated decision-making systems.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC maintains records relating to all automated decision-making identified through its governance and Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) processes. HMRC does not maintain a public register dedicated specifically to automated decision-making systems.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions (a) her Department and (b) HMRC has had with recognised trade unions in HMRC regarding the (i) introduction and (ii) use of automated decision-making systems affecting staff.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

We are not aware of any automated decision-making systems within HMRC that are used in relation to employment, recruitment, performance management, discipline or allocation of work.

We maintain regular engagement with our Trade Unions on workforce, recruitment and technology related matters. We are not aware of any live automated systems being used in relation to employment, recruitment, performance management, discipline or allocation of work, but would engage with Trade Unions if this were to change in the future.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, to what extent are automated decision-making systems in HMRC used in relation to civil service employment, including recruitment, performance management, discipline, or allocation of work.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

We are not aware of any automated decision-making systems within HMRC that are used in relation to employment, recruitment, performance management, discipline or allocation of work.

We maintain regular engagement with our Trade Unions on workforce, recruitment and technology related matters. We are not aware of any live automated systems being used in relation to employment, recruitment, performance management, discipline or allocation of work, but would engage with Trade Unions if this were to change in the future.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC is taking to ensure compliance with data protection requirements under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 relating to the processing of special category data, including data relating to health or protected characteristics.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC has a comprehensive approach to data governance for compliance with requirements under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and other data protection legislation. This includes, for example, requiring the legislative conditions are met for the use of special category data in any automated decisions.

HMRC has published information about its approach to Automated Decision Making as part of its privacy notice available on at, www.gov.uk, by searching for ‘HMRC Privacy Notice’.

HMRC staff are provided with policy and guidance through the internal intranet, including specific guidance on automated decision-making. Staff are also supported through data protection requirements using Data Protection Impact Assessments. HMRC has updated its policies and guidance following changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC are taking to ensure compliance with requirements under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 relating to (a) automated decision-making and (b) rights to (i) information, (ii) human review, and (iii) challenge.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC has a comprehensive approach to data governance for compliance with requirements under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and other data protection legislation. This includes, for example, requiring the legislative conditions are met for the use of special category data in any automated decisions.

HMRC has published information about its approach to Automated Decision Making as part of its privacy notice available on at, www.gov.uk, by searching for ‘HMRC Privacy Notice’.

HMRC staff are provided with policy and guidance through the internal intranet, including specific guidance on automated decision-making. Staff are also supported through data protection requirements using Data Protection Impact Assessments. HMRC has updated its policies and guidance following changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what guidance HMRC provides internally on compliance with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 in relation to automated decision-making.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC has a comprehensive approach to data governance for compliance with requirements under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and other data protection legislation. This includes, for example, requiring the legislative conditions are met for the use of special category data in any automated decisions.

HMRC has published information about its approach to Automated Decision Making as part of its privacy notice available on at, www.gov.uk, by searching for ‘HMRC Privacy Notice’.

HMRC staff are provided with policy and guidance through the internal intranet, including specific guidance on automated decision-making. Staff are also supported through data protection requirements using Data Protection Impact Assessments. HMRC has updated its policies and guidance following changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC has taken to assess and mitigate risks of (a) bias and (b) discrimination arising from the use of automated decision-making systems.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC assesses and mitigates risks of bias and discrimination through impact assessments and other governance controls, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). HMRC has updated and expanded the support available to staff when planning and implementing automated decision-making processes, including guidance on identifying and mitigating risks.

Human involvement forms part of HMRC's governance, review and appeal arrangements, and is supported by guidance requiring appropriate safeguards where automated decision-making is used.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC is taking to ensure that human oversight of automated decisions is (a) substantive and (b) effective.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC assesses and mitigates risks of bias and discrimination through impact assessments and other governance controls, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). HMRC has updated and expanded the support available to staff when planning and implementing automated decision-making processes, including guidance on identifying and mitigating risks.

Human involvement forms part of HMRC's governance, review and appeal arrangements, and is supported by guidance requiring appropriate safeguards where automated decision-making is used.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how does HMRC (a) define and (b) ensure meaningful human involvement in decisions supported or made by automated systems.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC assesses and mitigates risks of bias and discrimination through impact assessments and other governance controls, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). HMRC has updated and expanded the support available to staff when planning and implementing automated decision-making processes, including guidance on identifying and mitigating risks.

Human involvement forms part of HMRC's governance, review and appeal arrangements, and is supported by guidance requiring appropriate safeguards where automated decision-making is used.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how individuals are informed by HMRC that decisions affecting them have been taken (a) in whole and (b) in part by automated means.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC informs customers about its use of automated decision-making through its Privacy Notice and, where appropriate, through communications relating to specific decisions and services.

Individuals may challenge decisions and seek review through existing HMRC review, complaints and appeal processes. HMRC's Privacy Notice also explains how individuals can raise concerns about data protection matters. The process for reviewing a decision may vary depending on the nature of the decision.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC are taking to enable individuals to (a) seek human review of and (b) to challenge decisions made by automated systems.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC informs customers about its use of automated decision-making through its Privacy Notice and, where appropriate, through communications relating to specific decisions and services.

Individuals may challenge decisions and seek review through existing HMRC review, complaints and appeal processes. HMRC's Privacy Notice also explains how individuals can raise concerns about data protection matters. The process for reviewing a decision may vary depending on the nature of the decision.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which train companies install defibrillators on trains for i) DFT Operator Ltd managed Train Operating Companies (TOCs), and ii) DFT franchised TOCs.

Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Decisions on whether to install defibrillators are a matter for individual Train Operating Companies, taking in to account their unique operational circumstances and wider safety arrangements. The Department does not hold information on which Train Operating Companies install defibrillators on trains, either for DfT Operator Ltd managed operators or for Train Operating Companies operating under contracts with the Department.

Conduct of Bellway Homes Limited

Accountability of the Judicial Appointments Commission and protection of press freedom

Detention of Iranian labour activist Yaser Ahmadinejad

London South Bank University industrial dispute

Industrial dispute of staff in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

50th anniversary of the Trico strike for equal pay

Prohibiting Members of Parliament from having paid second jobs

Autonomy’s report entitled Cleaning Up Politics

Strike action and industrial dispute at Tower Hamlets leisure centres

NEU dispute and strike action at St Paul’s Way Trust school

Toxicity testing on animals

Durham Miners’ Gala 2026

Pet-inclusive homelessness and temporary accommodation

Action Mesothelioma Day 2026

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