Alex Burghart MP: written questions 2026
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Lord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125702More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with Interpath as administrators to Global Counsel Ltd on the retention of emails relating to Lord Mandelson and (a) the Humble Address and (b) to assist the Metropolitan Police inves
Answer: I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. TAll government departments, ministers and relevant individuals have been instructed to retain and provide to th...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125701More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 122146 on Lord Mandelson, whether the steps taken to retain material include (a) accessing tape backups or (b) turning off the auto-delete policy on Number 10
Answer: I refer you to the Government's response to the Urgent Question tabled on 12th February, the Written Ministerial Statement in the name of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister that same day, and the Oral Statement on the 23rd February, in the name of ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Codes of PracticeCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125700More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Cabinet Secretary's objectives 2026-27, published on 7 April 2026, what is the timetable for refreshing the Civil Service Code; in what manner will the code be refreshed; and whether politi
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJosh SimonsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125699More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the letter from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards to the Prime Minister of 27 February 2026 relating to the conduct of the Hon Member for Makerfield, whether any substantive lett
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJosh SimonsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125698More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the hon. Member for Makerfield had responsibilities in relation to the Government response to the Humble Address whilst he was a Minister.
Answer: None
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: EU CountriesCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125697More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government will make payments to the European Union to participate in the Youth Mobility Scheme.
Answer: We have agreed that we will work towards the establishment of a balanced youth experience scheme with the EU. This will provide a valuable form of cultural exchange for young Brits and EU citizens with the opportunity to travel, work, study and experience...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Career DevelopmentCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125696More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance he has given to Departments on whether (a) prior performance and (b) end-of-year appraisal are a material consideration in the Civil Service promotion process.
Answer: Departments and agencies have authority to determine promotion and lateral transfer arrangements for their own staff, in addition to the personal review arrangements for their own staff outside the Senior Civil Service. A condition of this authority is th...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters: Maternity LeaveCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125695More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 118525 on Ministers: Maternity Leave, whether Ministers providing temporary cover under the provisions of the Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Act 20
Answer: Ministers providing temporary leave cover, whilst a minister takes maternity leave under the provisions of the Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Act 2021, are asked to waive their entitlement to a severance payment.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125694More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 119977 on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, whether the postcode lottery process will invite (a) named individuals or (b) any householder who lives at a r
Answer: The People’s Panel for Digital ID is selected via civic lottery to ensure a representative sample of the public. Invitations are not sent to named individuals. Only one person from each household can be selected.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBanks: CapitalTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125693More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the EU Capital Requirements Directive VI on the UK banking sector.
Answer: As with all significant financial regulation developments in other jurisdictions, HMT is considering the potential implications of the EU Capital Requirements Directive VI on the UK banking sector. Strengthening our relationships with international partne...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet ManualCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125692More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Cabinet Secretary plans to issue a new edition of the Cabinet Manual in 2026-27.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTreatiesCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125691More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has signed any international agreements, including with supranational organisations, that do not have the formal legal status of treaties since July 2024.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChief Secretary to the Prime MinisterCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125690More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the responsibilities are of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister; and whether they have changed since the departure of the Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister.
Answer: The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister's responsibilities are available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/darren-jones
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123319More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, When he will answer Question 119975, tabled on 11 March 2026, on Prime Minister: Correspondence.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment was made of the potential impact of Lord Mandelson's shareholdings in Global Counsel on his suitability to be appointed as UK Ambassador to the United States
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transpare...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120383More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the information Lord Mandelson provided as part of the vetting process for his appointment to UK Ambassador to the United States impacted his dismissal from that role.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transpa...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Lord Mandelson was investigated for misconduct under the Civil Servant Code.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transpare...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonTreasuryTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120381More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, further to pages 106 and 107 of the Part of a Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 4 February 2026 relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to Washington, Volume 1,
Answer: The Chancellor did not have any discussions with the Foreign Secretary on this issue.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters: Codes of PracticeCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120380More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has provided guidance to Cabinet colleagues on recording overlay advice to Ministers.
Answer: The term “overlay advice” is not in general use, so no such guidance has been issued.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120379More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his statement on Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Motion of 11 March 2026, Official Report, Column 360, which document had a limited redaction.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transpa...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, further to the Part of a Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 4 February 2026 relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to W
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transpare...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLobbyingCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120377More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Ethics and Integrity Commission plans to undertake a public consultation on the review into lobbying, disclosure and access to government.
Answer: The Ethics and Integrity Commission (EIC) is independent of the government. The EIC has set out further information about the review, including a call for evidence, on its website at the following link: https://eic.independent-commission.uk/what-we-do/rep...
Answered 2 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120376More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, who was interviewed by the General Counsel to the Prime Minister in his fact-finding exercise in the context of the return to the Humble Address; and how many people were interviewed.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transpa...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120375More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he considers papers relating to Global Counsel to be in scope of the response to the Humble Address of 4 February 2026.
Answer: I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120374More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Propriety and Ethics Team who produced the due diligence on Lord Mandelson were involved in the substantive response to the Humble Address motion of 4 February 2026.
Answer: Staff from across the Cabinet Office including but not limited to the Public Inquiry Response Unit and the Propriety and Constitution Group are involved in compliance with the Humble Address motion as necessary.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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