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Public Sector: Sign Language

Asked by Anneliese DoddsLabour (Co-op)Cabinet OfficeTabled Answered 4 November 2025UIN 85291

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether procurement policy notes issued by his Department provide guidance on British Sign Language AI commissioning.

Answered by Chris Ward

The procurement of Artificial intelligent tools as a result of a new or amended digital service requires compliance with the GDS Service Manual (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual) and a service assessment. This manual includes the inclusion of accessibility and assisted digital and user research, to ensure procurement decisions cover a range of accessibility needs, based on user feedback.

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