fetch_gov_uk_page
AI agents call fetch_gov_uk_page to retrieve information from Govuk Search without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Despite the empty description, the tool name and server context strongly suggest this fetches or retrieves GOV.UK pages—a read-only operation. No evidence suggests data modification, deletion, or execution. Confidence is reduced slightly due to the missing description, but the naming pattern and server purpose provide sufficient justification for Read classification.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'fetch_gov_uk_page' indicates retrieval of page data. Server context shows 'fetching latest publications' and search functionality.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
fetch_gov_uk_page. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Govuk Search MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Govuk Search MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fetch_gov_uk_page: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Govuk Search. Nothing to install.
fetch_gov_uk_page is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the fetch_gov_uk_page rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for fetch_gov_uk_page. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
fetch_gov_uk_page is provided by the Govuk Search MCP server (jaearly/govuk-search-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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