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Public Sector: Sign Language

Asked by Anneliese DoddsLabour (Co-op)Cabinet OfficeTabled Answered 4 November 2025UIN 85292

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what mechanism his Department has in place on utilising Deaf-led expertise on British Sign Language in AI procurement.

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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