Official Statistics

DSIT Public Engagement Survey 2025/2026: online questionnaire

Published 16 July 2026

1. OPENING DEMOGRAPHICS

ASK ALL
INTRODEM1 (Display)
Welcome to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Public Engagement Survey, conducted by Verian on behalf of DSIT.

In this first section, we would like to find out a little about you and your household.

The information is used to understand the experiences of different groups and will not identify you or anyone in your household.

ASSIST (Multi)
We would like the survey to be accessible to everyone. Please indicate whether you will use any of the following when completing the survey due to an accessibility need.

Choose all that apply.

1. I do not have any specific accessibility needs for completing this survey* EXCLUSIVE

2. Screen reader software, for example JAWS or NVDA

3. Keyboard navigation only, no mouse or touchpad

4. Another type of assistive software or something else (please type in)

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NUMADULTS (Single)
Including yourself, how many adults aged 16 or over are currently living in your household?

1. 1

2. 2

3. 3

4. 4 or more

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CHILDHH (Single)
How many children aged under 16 currently live in your household?

1. 0

2. 1

3. 2

4. 3 or more

99. Prefer not to say

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AGE (Numeric)
What is your age?

NUMERIC (Range 16-110)

99. Prefer not to say

IF AGE= PREFER NOT TO SAY (AGE=99)
AGEBAND (Single)
Which of the following age bands are you in?

1. 16 to 19

2. 20 to 24

3. 25 to 34

4. 35 to 44

5. 45 to 54

6. 55 to 64

7. 65 to 74

8. 75 to 84

9. 85 or over

99. Prefer not to say

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GENDER (Single)
Would you describe yourself as…

1. Male

2. Female

3. Identify in another way (please type in)

99. Prefer not to say

2. DIGITAL INCLUSION AND DIGITAL SKILLS

ASK ALL
INTROTECH (Display)
Now some questions about your internet and device usage.

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INTFREQ (Single)
In the last three months, how often, if at all, have you used the internet?

Please include all uses of the internet such as for emails, social media, streaming TV, online shopping, work etc.

1. Every day

2. Most days

3. Once or twice a week

4. Two or three times a month

5. Around once a month

6. Less than once a month

7. Used in the past but not in the past three months

8. Never used the internet

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DERIVED VARIABLE: Non-internet user is defined as not having used internet in past 3 months
INTUSE_DV (Single)

1. Internet user (INTFREQ=1-6)

2. Non-internet user (INTFREQ=7-8)

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DIGWANT (Single)
Which of the following apply to you?

1. I go online as much as I want

2. I go online but want to go online more

3. I do not go online and don’t want to go online

4. I do not go online but want to go online

ASK IF USE INTERNET (INTUSE_DV=1)
INTWHERE (Multi)
Where do you access the internet?

Choose all that apply.

1. At home

2. At a workplace

3. At school, college or university

4. At a library

5. In someone else’s home

6. On the move (e.g. train, bus, walking)

7. In cafes/restaurants/pubs/bars

8. In shops/shopping centres

9. In leisure centres/gyms

10. Other location outside your home (please type in)

97. None of the above *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

IF ACCESS INTERNET AWAY FROM HOME (INTWHERE=2-10)
INTWHERE2 (Multi – ONLY SHOW OPTIONS 2-10 MENTIONED AT INTWHERE AND ‘None of the above’, ‘Don’t know’)
And of these locations away from home, where do you use wifi (for example public wifi, or wifi provided by a venue, transport system)?

Choose all that apply.

1. [EMPTY]

2. At a workplace

3. At school, college or university

4. At a library

5. In someone else’s home

6. On the move (e.g. train, bus, walking)

7. In cafes/restaurants/pubs/bars

8. In shops/shopping centres

9. In leisure centres/gyms

10. Other location outside your home (please type in)

97. None of the above *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

ASK IF USE INTERNET (INTUSE_DV=1)
DIGSKILLS2 (Grid)
Thinking about the last 3 months, which of the following have you done using the internet, without help from someone else?

1. Sent or received emails

2. Sent or received messages using apps (e.g. on Whatsapp, Messenger)

3. Made or received a video call (e.g. on Zoom, FaceTime, Teams)

4. Looked something up using a search engine (e.g. on Google, Bing)

5. Used social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)

6. Watched videos or listened to music (e.g. on YouTube, Spotify, BBC Sounds)

7. Bought products or services online (e.g. groceries, clothes, tickets for events, insurance, subscriptions)

8. Used online banking (e.g. checked balance, transferred money)

9. Booked travel or holidays online (e.g. trains, flights, hotels)

10. Used health services online (e.g. NHS appointments, dentist, video consultations, managing prescriptions)

11. Made online appointments for any other services (e.g. restaurant reservation, hair appointment etc.)

12. Used local or national public services online (e.g. GOV.UK, council tax, waste collection)

1. Yes

2. No

98. Don’t know

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DIGRATE (Single)
How would you rate your current digital skills (for example using devices, mobile apps, online services)?

1. I can complete most digital tasks without difficulty

2. I can complete some digital tasks, but sometimes struggle or need help

3. I can complete only a few digital tasks, I often struggle or need help

4. I struggle or need help with nearly all digital tasks

5. Not applicable – I have never used the internet

IF DO NOT USE THE INTERNET OR WOULD LIKE TO GO ONLINE MORE (INTUSE_DV=2 OR DIGWANT =2)
DIGWHYNOT (Multi)
Are there any particular reasons why you do not use the internet (IF DIGWANT=2:more)?

Choose all that apply.

1. Don’t find it useful or interesting

2. Don’t have the skills or knowledge

3. Worried about making a mistake, something going wrong

4. Worried about scams or harmful content online

5. Worried about privacy or security

6. Too expensive (devices, broadband, mobile data, etc.)

7. Poor broadband or mobile coverage in my area

8. I can ask someone else to do online tasks for me

9. Don’t have anyone to help me

10. Prefer to do things in person or over the phone

11. I have a disability that makes it hard to use the internet

12. Another reason (please type in)

97. No particular reason *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

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DIGTRAIN12 (Multi)
In the last 12 months have you improved your digital or online skills in any of these ways?

Choose all that apply.

1. I took part in digital skills training at work

2. I took part in digital skills training outside of work – which was free

3. I took part in digital skills training outside of work -which I paid for

4. I learned new digital skills informally from work colleagues

5. I learned new digital skills from family and friends

6. I taught myself new digital skills

97. None of the above *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

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DIGUPSKILL (Multi)
Would you be interested in improving your digital or online skills in any of these ways?

Choose all that apply.

1. Teach myself

2. Through friends/family

3. Through work

4. Local support centre e.g. community centre, local library

5. Organised group learning session/evening classes

6. Organised one-to-one learning session

7. Other way (please type in)

97. No, not interested at all *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

ASK IF INTERESTED IN IMPROVING SKILLS (IF DIGUPSKILL=1-7)
DIGBEN (Multi)
In what ways do you think you would most benefit from improving your digital or online skills?

I think it would help me to …

Choose all that apply.

1. Better connect with friends and family

2. Better organise my life

3. Make better use of online services (e.g. online shopping or banking, making appointments online)

4. Improve the way I study, help with my education

5. Save time

6. Save money

7. Improve skills for my job

8. Find a new or different job

9. Feel more like part of a community

10. Manage and improve my health

11. Keep up to date with digital skills

12. Be more independent

13. Find out information/keep up to date with news etc.

14. Something else (please type in)

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

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DIGIMP (Single)
How important is it for you to improve your digital or online skills?

1. Very important

2. Fairly important

3. Not very important

4. Not at all important

98. Don’t know

3. BROADBAND AND MOBILES

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INTROBB (Display)
The next few questions are about the internet or broadband connection at your home.

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BBCONNECT (Multi)
In which of these ways do you connect to the internet at home?

Choose all that apply.

1. Broadband (home internet)

2. Using a wifi dongle or router that provides home internet via a mobile network

3. Through mobile data (4G/5G or hotspot)

4. Other method of connection (please type in)

97. I do not use the internet at home *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

IF USE KNOWN INTERNET METHOD AT HOME (BBCONNECT=1-4)
BBCONNECT_MAIN (Single)
- IF USE 2+ METHODS OF HOME INTERNET CONNECTION (2+ RESPONSES ACROSS CODE 1-4 AT BBCONNECT): SHOW ALL RESPONSES AT BBCONNECT.

• IF ONE RESPONSE AT BBCONNECT: AUTOPOPULATE THIS QUESTION.

What is the main way that you connect to the internet at home?

1. Broadband (home internet)

2. Using a wifi dongle or router that provides home internet via a mobile network

3. Through mobile data (4G/5G or hotspot)

4. Other method of connection (please type in)

98. Don’t know

ASK IF USE INTERNET AT HOME (BBCONNECT=1-4,98)
BBUNDLE2 (Single)
How does your household currently pay for internet and broadband at your home?

1. As a package/bundle that includes a TV subscription or phone contract

2. Internet or broadband only

3. Other (please type in)

98. Don’t know

ASK IF HAVE FIXED BROADBAND (BBCONNECT=1)
BBSPEED (Single)
Which of these broadband services does your household have?

1. Standard broadband (not superfast) – below 30Mbps

2. Superfast broadband – higher speeds through either fibre optic or cable service –download speed is 30Mbps to 300Mbps

3. Ultrafast broadband – download speed is 300Mbps or higher

98. Don’t know

ASK IF HAVE STANDARD BROADBAND (BBSPEED=1)
BBSPEED2 (Single)
Is your broadband speed…

1. Less than 10Mbps

2. 10Mbps or higher

98. Don’t know

ASK IF USE THE INTERNET AT HOME (BBCONNECT=1-4, 98)
BBSUFFIC (Single)
How often does your home internet connection speed meet your needs/the needs of your household?

1. All of the time

2. Most of the time

3. About half of the time

4. Only a little of the time

97. None of the time

98. Don’t know

ASK IF HAVE FIXED BROADBAND (BBCONNECT=1)
BBPAY (Single)
How much does your household currently pay for [IF BBUNDLE2=2 OR 98: internet or broadband] IF BBUNDLE2=1: the internet or broadband package or bundle IF BBUNDLE2=3: typed response] at your home per month?

If you are not sure, please give your best estimate.

1. Up to £20

2. £21 to £30

3. £31 to £40

4. £41 to £50

5. £51 to £60

6. More than £60

98. Don’t know

ASK ALL
SMARTDEV (Multi)
Do you have use of any of the following devices for personal use?

Choose all that apply.

1. Smartphone

2. Laptop computer

3. Tablet (e.g. iPad)

4. Desktop PC

97. None of these *EXCLUSIVE

ASK USE DEVICES (SMARTDEV=1-4)
DEVSUFFIC (Single)
[IF 1 DEVICE selected at SMARTDEV] use: You mentioned that you use a [PIPE FROM SMARTDEV ]
[IF 2 DEVICES selected at SMARTDEV] use: You mentioned that you use the following devices: [PIPE FROM SMARTDEV and put commas in between]

Would you say that this/these device(s) is/are sufficient to meet your day-to-day needs?

1. Yes – I can do everything I need to do with this/these device(s)

2. No – I don’t have the right devices, or the devices are not good enough to do what I need to do

98. Don’t know

ASK IF USE A SMARTPHONE (SMARTDEV=1)
INTROMOB (Display)
Thinking now about your personal use of a smartphone. If you have more than one smartphone please answer about the one you use most often.

ASK IF USE A SMARTPHONE (SMARTDEV=1)
MOBPACK (Single)
Which of these best describes your mobile package?

1. Monthly contract(s) that include(s) paying for both my phone and mobile data

2. Monthly SIM-only contract

3. Pre-pay/pay as you go using top-ups

4. Mobile is paid for as part of my home broadband/internet package

98. Don’t know

ASK IF USE A SMARTPHONE WHICH IS NOT PART OF BROADBAND (MOBPACK=1-3, 98)
MOBPAY (Single)
Still thinking about your most-used smartphone if you have more than one.

How much do you currently pay per month to use your smartphone? If you are not sure, please give your best estimate.

1. Less than £5

2. More than £5, up to £10

3. More than £10, up to £15

4. More than £15, up to £20

5. More than £20, up to £30

6. More than £30, up to £40

7. More than £40, up to £50

8. More than £50, up to £60

9. More than £60

98. Don’t know

ASK IF USE A SMARTPHONE (SMARTDEV=1)
MOBDATA (Single)
Still thinking about your most-used smartphone if you have more than one.

What monthly data allowance do you get with your mobile phone contract?

1. No data

2. Less than 1GB

3. 1GB, less than 3GB

4. 3GB, less than 6GB

5. 6GB, less than 10GB

6. 10GB, less than 30GB

7. 30GB, less than 100GB

8. More than 100GB

9. Unlimited

98. Don’t know

ASK IF USE A SMARTPHONE AND NOT UNLIMITED DATA (SMARTDEV=1 AND MOBDATA <> 9)
MOBRUN (Single)
How often do you run out of mobile data?

1. Every month

2. Most months

3. Once every two to three months

4. Less often/occasionally

5. Never

98. Don’t know

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MOB5G (Single)
5G (which stands for fifth generation) is a mobile technology which offers faster mobile internet speeds.

Which statement below best describes how much you know about 5G mobile technology?

1. Heard of it and already use it

2. Know what it is, interested to get it in the near future

3. Know what it is, but not interested to get it in the near future

4. Heard of it but not sure what it is

5. Not heard of it before now

4. GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICES

ASK ALL
INTROGOV (Display)
And now some questions about government digital services. This includes:

• the GOV.UK website or app, which is the central online platform for accessing UK Government services and information.

• accessing a service via digital channels, such as Apply for a Passport or Universal Credit. 

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GOVSERVICES1 (Multi)
In the last 12 months, have you visited a government digital service to get information, make an application, or use services in relation to any of the following?

Choose all that apply.

1. Benefits (e.g. eligibility, appeals, tax credits, Universal Credit)

2. Births, deaths, marriages and care (e.g. registration, civil partnerships, divorce, Lasting Power of Attorney)

3. Childcare and parenting (e.g. pregnancy, fostering, adopting, benefits for children, childcare and schools)

4. Citizenship and living in the UK (e.g. voting, volunteering, life in the UK)

5. Crime, justice and the law (e.g. legal process, courts and police)

6. Disability (e.g. carers, your rights, benefits and the Equality Act)

7. Driving and transport (e.g. vehicle tax, MOT and driving licences)

97. None of the above *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

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GOVSERVICES2 (Multi)
And in the last 12 months, have you visited a government digital service to get information, make an application, or use services in relation to any of the following?

Choose all that apply.

1. Education (e.g. student loans, admissions and apprenticeships)

2. Employing people (e.g. pay, contracts, hiring and redundancies)

3. Environment and countryside (e.g. flooding, recycling, farming and wildlife)

4. Housing and local services (e.g. owning, renting, council services)

5. Money and tax (e.g. debt, Self Assessment, setting up as self-employed)

6. Passports, travel and living abroad (e.g. renewing passports, travel advice by country)

7. Visas and immigration (e.g. applying to visit, work, study, settle or seek asylum in the UK)

8. Working, jobs and pensions (including workers’ rights, redundancy)

97. None of the above *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

IF ANY GOV SERVICES USED (GOVSERVICES1=1-7 OR GOVSERVICES2=1-8)
GOVACCESS (Multi)
How have you accessed a government digital service in the last 12 months?

Choose all that apply.

1. Website using a computer/laptop/tablet

2. Website using my phone

3. The GOV.UK mobile app

4. Other UK Government app (such as HMRC app, GOV.UK ID Check, GOV.UK One Login)

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

IF ANY GOV SERVICES USED (GOVSERVICES1=1-7 OR GOVSERVICES2=1-8)
GOVSAT (Single)
Please rate your overall experience of using government digital services in the last 12 months.

Please think about your overall experience of using the digital service, regardless of any outcome of the service.

1. Very good

2. Fairly good

3. Neither good nor poor

4. Fairly poor

5. Very poor

98. Don’t know

IF ANY GOV SERVICES USED (GOVSERVICES1=1-7 OR GOVSERVICES2=1-8)
GOVEASE (Grid)
When using government digital services in the last 12 months, how easy or difficult was it for you to…

A. Find the information you needed

B. Find out what steps you needed to take

C. Resolve any queries you had raised

D. Submit the required information

1. Very easy

2. Fairly easy

3. Neither easy nor difficult

4. Fairly difficult

5. Very difficult

6. Not applicable

98. Don’t know

IF ANY GOV SERVICES USED (GOVSERVICES1=1-7 OR GOVSERVICES2=1-8)
GOVPROBLEM (Multi)
In the last 12 months, which, if any, of the following problems have you experienced while using any government digital services?

Choose all that apply.

1. Overall process took too long

2. Process was difficult to complete

3. I didn’t understand the instructions or what to do

4. I experienced technical difficulties

5. I needed help but none was available at the time

6. I didn’t know how to find help

7. I didn’t have all the information that was needed

8. I couldn’t remember a required username or password

9. Other problem (please type in)

97. No problems *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

5. ATTITUDES TOWARDS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND DATA

ASK ALL
INTROSCITECH (Display)
And now some questions about your attitudes towards some areas of science and technology.

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INTSCIENCE (Single)
Which of these statements best describes your relationship with science?

1. I feel connected with science – I actively seek out science news, events, activities or entertainment

2. I’m interested in science, but I don’t make a special effort to keep informed

3. Science is not for me

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ATTDATA (Single)
Overall, how much do you agree or disagree that collecting and analysing data is good for society?

1. Strongly agree

2. Tend to agree

3. Neither agree nor disagree

4. Tend to disagree

5. Strongly disagree

98. Don’t know

ASK ALL
SSINFOCB (Grid)
Thinking about all information or data collected and how it could be used by different parts of society, how comfortable would you be with each of the following?

A. Businesses using data to uncover patterns and trends, for example, analyse customer spending patterns or competitor behaviour

B. Businesses using data to make better decisions and deliver services, for example, calculating delivery times or checking stock.

1. Very comfortable

2. Fairly comfortable

3. Fairly uncomfortable

4. Very uncomfortable

98. Don’t know

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SSINFOCC (Grid)
Now turning to central government departments (like the Department for Health, Work and Pensions or Education), how comfortable would you feel about

A. Government using data to uncover patterns and trends, for example, understanding the UK population or international trends.

B. Government using data to make better decisions and deliver services, for example, analyse transport use or process benefit claims.

1. Very comfortable

2. Fairly comfortable

3. Fairly uncomfortable

4. Very uncomfortable

98. Don’t know

ASK ALL
SSINFOCD (Grid)
Now thinking about other public sector organisations like the NHS, schools, or the Police, how comfortable would you feel about

A. Public sector organisations using data to uncover patterns and trends, for example, to understand who uses the service or how their organisation is performing.

B. Public sector organisations using data to make better decisions and deliver services, for example, deciding which services are needed in the local area or to arrange staff shifts.

1. Very comfortable

2. Fairly comfortable

3. Fairly uncomfortable

4. Very uncomfortable

98. Don’t know

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ORGTRUST2 (Grid)
How much do you generally trust the following organisations to keep people’s personal data safe?

A. Social media companies (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X)

B. Government departments

C. Big technology companies (e.g. Microsoft, Google, Apple)

D. Banks and other financial institutions

E. The NHS

F. High street retailers and supermarkets

1. A great deal

2. A fair amount

3. Not very much

4. Not at all

98. Don’t know

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ACCRINFO (Grid)
How much do you trust each of the following to provide accurate information about science and technology?

A. UK Government ministers/MPs

B. Health charities such as Cancer Research, British Heart Foundation

C. Environmental or campaign groups such as Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth

D. UK Government scientists

E. Scientists working at universities

F. Scientists working in industry

1. A great deal

2. A fair amount

3. Not very much

4. Not at all

98. Don’t know

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SCIPOLICY (Grid)
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about scientists and their role in public policy in science and technology?

A. Scientists should take an active role in informing public policy debates.

B. Scientists should work with politicians to ensure that policymaking is based on scientific findings.

1. Strongly agree

2. Tend to agree

3. Neither agree nor disagree

4. Tend to disagree

5. Strongly disagree

98. Don’t know

ASK ALL
SCIHEAR (Multi – up to three)
How would you prefer to find out about new developments in science and health?

You can choose up to three.

1. Newspaper or magazine articles

2. Social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok etc.)

3. TV/radio news such as BBC, ITV or Sky (including associated websites and apps)

4. TV/radio/streaming documentaries

5. Podcasts

6. Friends, family or colleagues

7. GP/health professionals

8. In another way (please type in)

9. I don’t want to find out about this from anybody * EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know * EXCLUSIVE

6. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

ASK ALL
INTROAI (Display)
Next some questions about Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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AIAWARE (Single)
Before today, how much, if anything, did you know about Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI?

1. Never heard of this

2. Hardly anything but I’ve heard of this

3. A little

4. A fair amount

5. A lot

ASK ALL
AIDEFINE (Text)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computers or machines that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving and making decisions.

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AITYPEAE (Grid)
Have you ever used each of the following types of AI technology?

A. AI that creates human-like text or speech in response to prompts or queries, such as ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini.

B. Digital assistants powered by AI that can recognise voices and understand natural language, such as Siri or Alexa.

C. Technology which uses AI to create or edit an image, video or piece of music.

D. Robotic technology that uses AI to perform its duties, such as AI powered robotic vacuums, AI surgical robots or self-driving features in cars.

E. Workplace AI systems that can perform tasks, make decisions and take actions on their own such as setting and prioritising goals or initiating new tasks or workflows.

1. Yes, in the past week

2. Yes, in the past 3 months

3. Yes, but longer ago

4. Never used, but heard of this

5. Never used, and not heard of this

98. Don’t know

ASK ALL
DERIVED VARIABLE GENAIUSER_DV
- A Generative AI user is defined as someone who has in the last 3 months used any of: an LLM; an AI image/video/music editor; workplace AI.

• A non-Gen AI user is someone who as either not used ANY AI in the last 3 months, or who has ONLY used robotic AI and/or digital assistants.

1. GenAI user (IF AITYPEA=1,2 or AITYPEC=1,2 OR AITYPEE=1,2)

2. Non-GenAI user (ELSE GENAIUSE_DV=2)

ASK IF GENAIUSER (GENAIUSER_DV=1)
AIGENTEXT (Text)
You said that you have used AI in the following situations in the last 3 months:

• [IF AITYPE_A=1,2: AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini]

• [IF AITYPE_C=1,2: Using AI to create or edit images, videos, music]

• [IF AITYPE_E=1,2: Using AI assist with workplace tasks]

The next questions will focus on your use of AI for the above.

ASK IF GENAIUSER (GENAIUSER_DV=1)
AIWHERE (Multi)
Do you use AI for work or personal reasons?

1. Work

2. Personal use

3. Education/study

4. I have not used AI in the last 3 months * EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know * EXCLUSIVE

ASK IF GENAIUSER WHO HASN’T SELF-SCREENED AT AIWHERE [GENAIUSER_DV=1 AND (AIWHERE=1-3 OR 98)]
AIUSE_FREQ (Single)
Overall, how often have you used AI in the last 3 months?

1. More than once a day

2. About once a day

3. 3 to 5 times a week

4. Once or twice a week

5. Once or twice a month

6. Once every couple of months

7. Once or twice in the past 3 months

98. Don’t know

ASK IF GENAIUSER WHO HASN’T SELF-SCREENED AT AIWHERE [GENAIUSER_DV=1 AND (AIWHERE=1-3 OR 98)]
AIACT (Multi)
In the last 3 months, which of the following activities, if any, have you used AI for?

Choose all that apply.

1. Edit or create images, video or sound

2. Writing or editing documents, SMS or emails

3. Applying for jobs

4. Studying and learning

5. Work purposes

6. Planning holidays, days out or other leisure activities

7. Support with legal or financial issues

8. Support with health, fitness or mental health

9. Support with emotional or relationship issues

10. Something else (please specify)

98. Don’t know * EXCLUSIVE

ASK IF GENAIUSER WHO HASN’T SELF-SCREENED AT AIWHERE [GENAIUSER_DV=1 AND (AIWHERE=1-3 OR 98)]
AIWHY (Multi)
Which of the following are the main reasons that you use AI?

Choose all that apply.

1. To save time

2. To help provide ideas or inspiration

3. To help get me started

4. To be better organised

5. To get more targeted information

6. To troubleshoot a problem or make a decision

7. For companionship

8. To help with writing

9. To help with how I communicate with others more generally

10. To summarise or explain something

11. To create a list

12. For fun

13. Something else (please type in)

98. Don’t know * EXCLUSIVE

ASK IF GENAIUSER WHO HASN’T SELF-SCREENED AT AIWHERE
AICONF (Single)
[GENAIUSER_DV=1 AND (AIWHERE=1-3 OR 98)]
Overall, how would you rate your current AI skills?

1. I can use advanced features across a wide range of AI tools

2. I can use common AI tools efficiently, but I am less familiar with more advanced features

3. I have some experience of AI but I am still learning some of the basics

4. My experience of AI is very limited, I have only tried it a few times

98. Don’t know

IF NON GENAI USER (GENAIUSER_DV=2)
AIBARR (Multi)
[IF AITPYE_B=3-5,98 AND AITPYE_D=3-5,98: Which of the following are reasons why you have not used AI in the last 3 months?]

[IF AITPYE_B=1,2 OR AITPYE_D=1,2: Aside from your use of [IF AITPYE_B=1,2: AI digital assistants][and][ IF AITPYE_D=1,2: robotic AI], what are the reasons you have not used other types of AI in the last 3 months?

Choose all that apply.

1. Don’t find it useful or interesting

2. Don’t have the skills to use it

3. Worried about privacy or security

4. Worried it might be inaccurate

5. Environmental reasons

6. Don’t have anyone to help me

7. Prefer to do things without using AI

8. I have a disability that makes using AI difficult

9. Worry I would rely on it too much

10. Don’t know enough about it

11. Another reason (please type in)

97. No particular reason * EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know * EXCLUSIVE

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AIBEN (Multi)
Thinking now about AI use in society more generally.

Which of the following, if any, do you feel are benefits of people using AI in society?

Choose all that apply.

1. Frees up people’s time

2. Easier access to information or advice

3. Better access to accurate information

4. Improved efficiency in workplaces

5. Can provide companionship

6. Helps people manage their physical or mental health

7. Improved diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions

8. Reduced human error/human bias

9. Cost savings

10. Improved accessibility for people with disabilities

11. Provides new job opportunities

12. Helps tackle crime (e.g. facial recognition technology)

13. Helps detect cybersecurity threats

14. Something else (please type in)

97. None of the above/I do not see any benefits * EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know * EXCLUSIVE

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AIRISK (Multi)
Which of the following, if any, concerns you about the use of AI?

Choose all that apply.

1. Information might be inaccurate

2. Concerns about privacy and security

3. Harm to the environment due to high energy consumption

4. Technology might be biased (e.g. discriminate by race or gender)

5. Greater social divide between those who use it and those who don’t

6. Loss of jobs due to AI

7. Negative impact on how people communicate

8. Negative impact on people’s ability to think creatively or critically

9. Negative impact on quality of entertainment available (e.g. TV, film, music)

10. Negative impact on how people work

11. Risk of spreading false or misleading information

12. Risk of spreading intentionally misleading images or videos (e.g. deepfakes)

13. AI evolving to the point that it cannot be controlled

14. Something else (please type in)

97. None of the above/I do not have any concerns * EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know * EXCLUSIVE

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IMPACT_1 (Single)
On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a ‘very negative impact’ and 10 is a ‘very positive impact’, what kind of impact do you think AI is having on society as a whole?

1. A very negative impact

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10. A very positive impact

98. Don’t Know * EXCLUSIVE

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AIREGLEG (Grid)
For each of the following, to what extent do you agree or disagree that Government legislation for AI is needed to …?

A. Make AI systems safer

B. Reduce bias in AI systems (e.g. discrimination by race or gender)

C. Improve transparency about AI system development

D. Prevent AI replacing jobs

1. Strongly agree

2. Tend to agree

3. Neither agree nor disagree

4. Tend to disagree

5. Strongly disagree

98. Don’t know * EXCLUSIVE

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DISINFAI (Single)
Sometimes, AI can be used to create content or spread information online that is false or intentionally misleading.

How concerned are you personally about the spread of harmful AI-generated content online?

1. Very concerned

2. Somewhat concerned

3. Not very concerned

4. Not at all concerned

98. Don’t know * EXCLUSIVE

7. CLOSING DEMOGRAPHICS

ASK ALL
INTRODEM2 (Display)
Finally, a few questions about you and your circumstances.

All the answers you give will be kept completely confidential and will be used for to produce anonymous statistics only, to help us categorise the answers you have already given.

We appreciate some of these questions may be sensitive and therefore, if you would prefer not to answer a question, you have the option to select ‘Prefer not to say’.

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TENURE (Single)
Do you or your household own or rent the accommodation where you live?

1. Own outright

2. Own with a mortgage or loan

3. Part-own and part rent (shared ownership)

4. Rent it (with or without housing benefit)

5. Live here rent-free

98. Don’t know

ASK IF RENTING (TENURE=3-5)
LANDLORD (Single)
Who is your landlord?

1. The local authority or council or ALMO

2. A housing association, RSL, charitable trust or Local Housing Company

3. Employer (organisation) of a household member

4. Another organisation

5. Relative or acquaintance of any current household member from before this tenancy started

6. Employer (individual) of a household member

7. Another individual private landlord

98. Don’t know

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HIGHQUAL (Single)
What is your highest qualification?

Please include your highest educational qualification. This includes any educational, professional, vocational or other work-related qualifications for which you received a certificate.

1. Higher degree (e.g. Masters, PhD)

2. Undergraduate degree

3. Other Higher Education below degree level

4. A levels, NVQ level 3 and equivalents
INFO: Includes AS level, SVQ and GNVQ level 3, BTEC National, SCQF Higher/Advanced Higher

5. GCSE/O level grade A*-C or 4-9, NVQ level 2 and equivalents
INFO: Includes SVQ and GNVQ level 2, BTEC first or general diploma, SCQF National 5

6. Qualifications at level 1 and below
INFO: Includes GCSE or O level below grade C or CSE below grade 1, NVQ, SVQ and GNVQ level 1, BTEC first or general certificate, SCQF National 4

7. Another type of qualification
INFO: Includes other vocational or professional or foreign qualifications

8. No qualification * EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

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ETHNIC (Single)
What is your ethnic group?

Choose one option that best describes your ethnic group or background.

White
1. English or Welsh or Scottish or Northern Irish or British

2. Irish

3. Gypsy or Irish Traveller

4. Any other White background (please type in)

Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5. White and Black Caribbean

6. White and Black African

7. White and Asian

8. Any other mixed or multiple ethnic background (please type in)

Asian or Asian British
9. Indian

10. Pakistani

11. Bangladeshi

12. Chinese

13. Any other Asian background (please type in)

Black or Black British
14. African

15. Caribbean

16. Any other Black or African or Caribbean background (please type in)

Other ethnic group
17. Arab

18. Any other ethnic group (please type in)

98. Don’t know

99. Prefer not to say

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WORKSTAT (Single)
What is your current working status?

1. Working full time (30 or more hours a week)

2. Working part time (less than 30 hours a week)

3. On maternity, paternity or parental leave

4. On government supported training

5. Unemployed and available for work

6. Wholly retired from work

7. Full-time education at school, college or university

8. Looking after home or family

9. Permanently sick or disabled

10. Doing something else

98. Don’t know

99. Prefer not to say

ASK IF WORKSTAT=4-10
JOBEVER (Single)
Have you EVER had a paid job, apart from casual or holiday work?

1. Yes, in the last 12 months

2. Yes, but not in the last 12 months

3. No, have never worked

ASK IF EVER WORKED (WORKSTAT=1,2,3 OR JOBEVER=1,2)
EMPSE (Single)
Please think about your [IF JOBEVER=1,2: last] main job – that is the one with the most hours. [IF WORKSTAT=1,2,3: Are][IF JOBEVER=1,2:Were] you working as an employee or [ IF WORKSTAT=1,2,3: are][IF JOBEVER=1,2:were] you self-employed?

1. Employee

2. Self-employed with employees

3. Self-employed or freelance without employees

ASK IF EMPLOYEE (EMPSE=1)
SUPERVIS (Single)
In your job, [IF WORKSTAT=1,2,3: do][IF JOBEVER=1,2:did] you have responsibility for supervising the work of other employees on a day-to-day basis?

1. Yes

2. No

ASK IF EMPLOYEE (EMPSE=1)
EMPNO (Single)
How many people [IF WORKSTAT=1,2,3: work/ IF JOBEVER=1,2:worked] for your employer at the place where you [IF WORKSTAT=1,2,3: work/ IF JOBEVER=1,2: worked]?

1. 1 to 24

2. 25 or more

98. Don’t know

ASK IF SELF-EMPLOYED WITH EMPLOYEES (EMPSE=2)
SEMPNO (Single)
How many people [IF WORKSTAT=1,2,3: do/ IF JOBEVER=1,2:did] you employ?

1. 1 to 24

2. 25 or more

98. Don’t know

ASK IF EVER WORKED (WORKSTAT=1,2,3 OR JOBEVER=1,2)
OCCUPATION (Single)
Which of the following best describes the type of work you [IF WORKSTAT=1,2,3: do/ IF JOBEVER=1,2: did] in your [IF JOBEVER=1,2: last] main job?

1. Modern professional occupations such as: teacher, nurse, physiotherapist, social worker, welfare officer, artist, musician, police officer (sergeant or above) or software designer

2. Clerical and intermediate occupations such as: secretary, personal assistant, clerical worker, office clerk, call centre agent, nursing auxiliary or nursery nurse

3. Senior managers or administrators (usually responsible for planning, organising and co-ordinating work and for finance) such as: finance manager or chief executive

4. Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic, fitter, inspector, plumber, printer, tool maker, electrician, gardener or train driver

5. Semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, receptionist or sales assistant

6. Routine manual and service occupations such as: HGV driver, van driver, cleaner, porter, packer, sewing machinist, messenger, labourer, waiter or waitress, or bar staff

7. Middle or junior managers such as: office manager, retail manager, bank manager, restaurant manager, warehouse manager or publican

8. Traditional professional occupations such as: accountant, solicitor, medical practitioner, scientist, or civil or mechanical engineer

98. Don’t know

ASK ALL
SCIENCEJOB (Single)
Do you currently work in a science related job or study a science subject?

1. Science related job

2. Study science subject

3. Both study science and work in a science job

4. Neither

ASK ALL
DISAB1 (Single)
Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?

1. Yes

2. No

98. Don’t know

99. Prefer not to say

ASK IF HAVE DISABILITY (DISAB1=1)
DISAB2 (Single)
Do any of these conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry out day-to-day activities?

1. Yes, a lot

2. Yes, a little

3. No, not at all

99. Prefer not to say

ASK IF HAVE DISABILITY (DISAB1=1)
DISAB3 (Multi)
Do any of these conditions or illnesses affect you in any of the following areas?

Choose all that apply.

1. Vision (e.g. blindness or partial sight)

2. Hearing (e.g. deafness or partial hearing)

3. Mobility (e.g. walking short distances or climbing stairs)

4. Dexterity (e.g. lifting and carrying objects, using a keyboard)

5. Learning or understanding or concentrating

6. Memory

7. Mental health

8. Stamina or breathing or fatigue

9. Socially or behaviourally (e.g. associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which includes Asperger’s, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD))

10. Other (please type in)

97. None of these *EXCLUSIVE

98. Don’t know *EXCLUSIVE

99. Prefer not to say *EXCLUSIVE

ASK ALL
IncIntro (Display)
The next question is on income. This includes earnings from employment or self-employment, income from benefits and pensions, and income from other sources such as interest from savings.

It is important for us to collect this so we can understand how it influences people’s experiences. All the information collected in this survey is completely confidential and will only be used for the purposes of producing statistics.

ASK ALL
INCOMEPERIOD (Single)
We will next ask for an estimate of your household income - you will only need to provide a banded estimate.

Over what period would you find it easiest to provide an estimate of your household’s total income before any deductions such as income tax or National Insurance?

1. Annually

2. Monthly or every four weeks

3. Weekly

99. Prefer not to say

ASK IF INCOMEPERIOD=1
HHIncomeA (Single)
Please select the income band which best represents your total gross annual household income before any deductions such as income tax or National Insurance.

1. Up to £10,399

2. £10,400 up to £15,599

3. £15,600 up to £20,799

4. £20,800 up to £25,999

5. £26,000 up to £31,199

6. £31,200 up to £36,399

7. £36,400 up to £41,599

8. £41,600 up to £46,799

9. £46,800 up to £51,999

10. £52,000 up to £74,999

11. £75,000 up to £99,999

12. £100,000 up to £149,999

13. £150,000 or more

98. Don’t know

99. Prefer not to say

ASK IF INCOMEPERIOD=2
HHIncomeM (Single)
Please select the income band which best represents your total gross monthly household income before any deductions such as income tax or National Insurance.

1. Up to £866

2. £867 up to £1,299

3. £1,300 up to £1,732

4. £1,733 up to £2,166

5. £2,167 up to £2,599

6. £2,600 up to £3,032

7. £3,033 up to £3,466

8. £3,467 up to £3,899

9. £3,900 up to £4,332

10. £4,333 up to £6,249

11. £6,250 up to £8,349

12. £8,350 up to £12,499

13. £12,500 or more

98. Don’t know

99. Prefer not to say

ASK IF INCOMEPERIOD=3
HHIncomeW (Single)
Please select the income band which best represents your total gross weekly household income before any deductions such as income tax or National Insurance.

1. Up to £199

2. £200 up to £299

3. £300 up to £399

4. £400 up to £499

5. £500 up to £599

6. £600 up to £699

7. £700 up to £799

8. £800 up to £899

9. £900 up to £999

10. £1,000 up to £1,449

11. £1,450 up to £1,929

12. £1,930 up to £2,879

13. £2,880 or more

98. Don’t know

99. Prefer not to say

ASK ALL
FINHARD (Single)
How well would you say you are managing financially these days?

Would you say you are…

1. Living comfortably

2. Doing alright

3. Just about getting by

4. Finding it quite difficult

5. Finding it very difficult

98. Don’t know

99. Prefer not to say

8. FOLLOW-UP AND INCENTIVE

ASK ALL
FOLLOWUP (Single)
This survey is conducted by Verian, an independent social research organisation. Occasionally we need to speak to people more than once. If we need to come back to you about the answers you have given in this survey, would it be okay for Verian to contact you within the next 12 months?

This will involve us keeping a secure record of your name, address and/or email address for 12 months, after which they will be destroyed.

1. Yes

2. No

ASK IF FOLLOWUP = 1
RECONTACTNAME (Single)
So we can contact you please enter your title, first name and surname below.

[DROP-DOWN]:

1. Mr

2. Mrs

3. Miss

4. Ms

5. Mx

6. Dr

[First Name box]

[Surname box]

99 Prefer not to say *Fixed *Exclusive

ASK IF FOLLOWUP = 1
EMAIL1
Please enter your email address, this may be used to contact you to ask questions about this study.

1. ENTER EMAIL ADDRESS (please type in)

2. CONFIRM EMAIL ADDESS (please type in)

99. Prefer not to give my email address

ASK ALL
QFraud (Single)
DSIT Public Engagement Survey is conducted on behalf of the Government. The quality of data is very important so please confirm below that all your answers were given honestly and represent your own personal views.

1. Yes, all my answers were given honestly and represent my own personal views

2. I do not wish to continue – THESE RESPONDENTS SHOULD GO TO THE END THANK YOU SCREEN

ASK IF QFRAUD = 1 and EMAIL1 = 1
MERITEMAIL (Single)
As a thank you for completing the survey we would like to give you a £10 gift voucher.

We will send you an email, within 48 hours, containing your unique voucher code and instructions for redeeming it. Please check you junk or spam email if you don’t receive the email within 48 hours.

You have already given us your email address for contacting you about follow-up research. May we also use this email address for sending the voucher?

Your email address will be kept confidential and will not be used for any marketing purposes.

1. Yes, you may use the same email address for sending the voucher

2. I would like to provide a different email address

3. I do not wish to provide my email address for sending the voucher

4. I do not wish to claim a gift voucher

ASK IF QFRAUD = 1 and EMAIL1 <> 1 (i.e., EMAIL1 = 99 or did not agree to follow-up research FOLLOWUP = 2 AND QFRAUD = 1)
MERITCLAIM (Open)

As a thank you for completing the survey we would like to give you a £10 gift voucher of your choice.

To receive your voucher please enter your email address below and we will send you an email, within 48 hours, containing your unique voucher code and instructions for redeeming it.

Your email address will be kept confidential and will not be used for any marketing purposes.

1. Enter email address

2. I do not wish to provide my email address

3. I do not wish to claim a gift voucher

ASK IF QFRAUD = 1 AND MERITEMAIL <> 4 AND MERITCLAIM <> 3
MERITCLAIM2 (Text)

Gift vouchers will be provided by Merit Incentives on our behalf. Your unique voucher code is: [MeritCodes].

[IF MERITEMAIL = 3 or MERITCLAIM = 2: To redeem your £10 gift voucher, please make a note of your voucher code and follow the instructions below:]

[IF MERITEMAIL = 1 or 2 or MERITCLAIM = 1: We will send an email confirming your voucher code, and instructions for redeeming it, within 48 hours. However, you are still able to redeem your voucher immediately by following the instructions below:]

1. Click on the link below to go to the Merit Incentive website.

2. Your voucher code will appear on screen (if for any reason it is not there, please copy it from above and paste in). Please make sure to note down your voucher code for future reference.

3. Click ‘Yes’ to proceed and select a voucher from the options available in the catalogue.

4. Enter your email on the Merit site to receive it digitally and click on ‘Redeem now’.

5. The voucher will be available in the ‘My wallet’ section and will be sent to you by email (if you chose to receive it that way).

6. Once ordered, remember to check for the voucher in your spam/junk if it does not appear in your inbox within 48 to 72 hours.

To claim your £10 gift voucher, please click the unique link below and follow the instructions provided: [Voucherlinks]

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ThankYou (Text)

Thank you for completing the survey. The results will help the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology make important decisions by better understanding how people are engaging with science and technology in their day-to-day lives.

ASK ONLY IF NUMADULTS>1

REMINDER (Text)
Is there another person aged 16+ in your household who has not yet completed the survey? Could you remind them that they too can take part in the survey? Thank you.

END OF SURVEY