Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Government Office for Technology Transfer on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology engaged in numerous discussions with various stakeholders and government departments as part of the broader effort to ensure the AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, was comprehensive and aligned with the government’s ambition for growth. The Government Office for Technology Transfer plays a crucial role in accelerating government innovations towards the market, driving growth, and delivering new products and services for citizens. As Government takes the Plan forward it will continue to engage widely.