Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 6 July 2026.
Grahame Morris
Labour, Easington
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether significant Automated Decision-Making is taking place or planned within his Department, and if he will make a statement.
Luke Pollard
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence
There are different interpretations of what constitutes Automated Decision-Making (ADM). The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not hold a central database on all activities that might meet the definition of ADM within the Department
We have robust policies and guidance on ADM. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and similar technologies become more prevalent within our business, we also have policies and guidance on AI which apply in addition to our data policies, and which stress the importance of human accountability as a key aspect of responsible use.
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