Committees

Digital centre of government

Inquiry

Following the general election, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced plans to become the “digital centre of government”. It was also confirmed that the Government Digital Service, Central Digital and Data Office and Incubator for Artificial Intelligence would move from the Cabinet Office into DSIT, to “unite efforts in the digital transformation of public services under one department”.

Since the election DSIT has published three reviews to inform this work: a blueprint for digital government, an assessment of digital capability across government, and an AI Opportunities Action Plan. It has also confirmed that the digital centre will be known as the Government Digital Service.

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is launching an inquiry to suggest priorities for the new Government Digital Service, scrutinise DSIT’s planned approach to implementation, and identify opportunities and challenges.

Read the call for evidence here:

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The deadline for submissions was 11:59pm on 3 March 2025.

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Past events

Wednesday 19 November 2025
3:15pm Private
3:45pm Public
Oral evidence session 19 November 2025
Innovation showcase - Oral evidence
3:45pm
  • Dr Arvind Madan (Director at Huma Therapeutics)
  • Dan Vahdat (Huma Therapeutics at Huma Therapeutics)
  • Ari Sedigh (Field CEO at Huma Therapeutics)
Digital centre of government - Oral evidence
4:00pm
  • Rt Hon Ian Murray MP (Minister for Digital Government and Data at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
  • Emily Middleton (Director General Digital Centre Design at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 14 October 2025
9:00am Private
9:30am Public
Oral evidence session 14 October 2025
Innovation showcase - Oral evidence
9:30am
  • Dr Sebastian Weidt (Co-Founder and CEO at Universal Quantum)
Digital centre of government - Oral evidence
9:45am
  • Nick Davies (Programme Director at Institute for Government)
  • Jason Liggins (CEO at Crown Hosting Data Centres)
10:30am
  • Gaia Marcus (Director at Ada Lovelace Institute)
  • Jeni Tennison (Executive Director at Connected by Data)
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 8 July 2025
9:00am Private
9:30am Public
Oral evidence session 8 July 2025
Innovation showcase - Oral evidence
9:30am
  • Billy Webber (Chief Executive Officer at XR Therapeutics)
Digital centre of government - Oral evidence
9:45am
  • Louis Mosley (Executive Vice President at Palantir)
10:30am
  • Dr Vin Diwakar (National Director of Transformation (Interim) at NHS England)
  • Alex Crossley (Director of Transformation Strategy, Finance and Delivery at NHS England)
  • Amy Freeman (Chief Digital Information Officer at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 13 May 2025
9:00am Private
9:30am Public
Oral evidence session 13 May 2025
Innovation showcase - Oral evidence
9:30am
  • Julie Todd (Head of Administration at Rocoil)
Digital centre of government - Oral evidence
9:45am
  • Phil Rumens (Digital Services Manager at West Berkshire Council)
  • Councillor Sunita Gordon (Lead Member for Resources at London Borough of Sutton)
10:15am
  • Andrew Chevis (Chief Executive at CitizenCard)
  • Julie Dawson (Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer at Yoti)
10:45am
  • Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP (Former Secretary of State at Department for Work and Pensions)
Room 8, Palace of Westminster

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