Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that there is appropriate distribution of workers with skills in artificial intelligence across the UK.

Lifelong learning and adaptability are key to ensuring everyone can prosper in an increasingly technology-driven world. The Government is committed to ensuring a balanced distribution of AI-skilled workers across the UK. The AI Opportunities Action Plan outlines steps to build a strong, diverse talent pipeline.

Working with DSIT and the Industrial Strategy Council, Skills England will bring together businesses, training partners, and unions with national and local government to assess the country’s skills need – including AI and digital skills – and map pathways to fill them.