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Employment Schemes: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

Asked by Shaun DaviesLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 23 February 2026UIN 111895

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential efficacy of public-private partnerships to (a) promote innovation and (b) integrate artificial intelligence in his Department's new Jobs and Careers Service.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Department is committed to ensuring the new Jobs and Careers Service is fit for the

future and will leverage the right technology, including AI, to deliver improved outcomes for citizens. The Department is considering a wide range delivery options for the Jobs and Careers Service.

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