John Glen MP: written questions 2024
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Prime Minister: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6081More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Department's policy is on the (a) advertisement of and (b) process for appointment of senior civil service roles.
Answer: The Department’s policy is to advertise senior civil service roles externally by default, unless there is an exemption. The Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles (2018), which are published online, set out how external competitions for Deputy Di...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6080More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions (a) No.10 special advisers and (b) the No.10 Appointments Team have had with Lord Alli on recommending individuals for public appointments.
Answer: As was the case under previous administrations, public appointments follow the Governance Code on Public Appointments, as set out by the Cabinet Office. Further details can be found at the following link: Governance Code on Public Appointments - GOV.UK (w...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6079More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what role Lord Alli has had in decisions relating to (a) shortlists and (b) appointments to public posts; whether the Prime Minister sought advice from the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics team on that role i
Answer: Lord Alli has played no role in public appointments processes.
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister's Chief of Staff: Civil Servants and Special AdvisersCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6078More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many (a) civil servants and (b) special advisers are report directly to the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer given on Civil Servants supporting the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Official Report PQ 5307
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6077More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether direct ministerial appointments by departmental Ministers require the prior approval of 10 Downing Street.
Answer: As was the case under the last administration, Number 10 should be consulted before a direct ministerial appointment is entered into.
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTermination of EmploymentCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6076More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the (a) Prime Minster, (b) Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff and (c) No10 appointments team played a role in decisions relating to the departure of (i) non-executive directors and (ii) chairs of public bod
Answer: As was the case under previous administrations, in order to ensure effective oversight and scrutiny of public bodies central to delivering government objectives, the Prime Minister's Office is consulted by the relevant departments on some appointments, as...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAfrica: RestitutionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the implications for his policies of the recommendations of the Summary Report of the APPG on Afrikan reparations, published in October 2
Answer: Museums and galleries in England operate independently of the government. Decisions relating to the care and management of their collections are a matter for the trustees of each museum. The Arts Council published guidance in 2022 on the handling of resti...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial AdvisersCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6074More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Government's policy is on (a) the total number of special advisers to be appointed across Government and (b) the gender balance of special advisers across Government.
Answer: Special Advisers are appointed in accordance with the Ministerial Code. Details on Special Adviser appointments are provided in the relevant Annual Report on Special Advisers.
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Political Office and Special AdvisersCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6073More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps have been taken to ensure that (a) No.10 special advisers and (b) staff of the No.10 Political Office have access to Government IT equipment with the appropriate level of security.
Answer: Everyone who works with government has a duty of confidentiality and a responsibility to safeguard any government information or data that they access or share, and all government departments are required to meet a range of mandatory security standards. A...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Service: StandardsCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6072More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of the standard of briefing provided to the Prime Minister from the Civil Service; and what steps (a) he and (b) the Cabinet Secretary takes to ensure briefings meet Ministers'
Answer: The Civil Service Code requires all civil servants to provide objective information and advice to ministers, and to present the options and facts accurately. The Government will continue to ensure that briefing to Ministers is of a high standard and meets...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: CorrespondenceCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6071More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if the Prime Minister will respond to the correspondence of 7 June 2024 from the FDA to him and the former Prime Minister on opposition costings.
Answer: A response has been issued.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister's Chief of StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6070More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of employing the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff as a civil servant.
Answer: The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of his Chief of Staff as a special adviser. This has been the case in successive administrations.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordExtended Ministerial OfficesCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6069More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of Extended Ministerial Offices.
Answer: Extended ministerial offices were introduced in 2013 and discontinued in 2016. The Government prioritises providing a quality service to ministers and is, more broadly, developing a strategic plan for a more efficient and effective civil service.
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Working HoursCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6068More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on how many Fridays the Prime Minister has worked after 6.00pm since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The Prime Minister works all the hours required to deliver for the country.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Remote MeetingsCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6067More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his policy is on virtual meetings for staff working in 10 Downing Street.
Answer: For management and staffing purposes the Prime Minister’s Office is part of the Cabinet Office. As was the case under the previous administration, there is no specific policy on virtual meetings.
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the planned discontinuation of the Rotary Wing Command Support Air Transport Helicopter Service, whether (a) the Prime Minister, (b) other Ministers, (c) members of the Royal Family and (d) seni
Answer: An alternative framework for VIP air transport and military command support air transport is being considered. The review will explore means of delivery and consider cost-effectiveness while ensuring the important military command function can be met appr...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGwyn JenkinsCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6065More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason the appointment of General Gwyn Jenkins as National Security Adviser has been cancelled; whether (a) the Prime Minister's former Chief of Staff had a role in and (b) the Attorney General had disc
Answer: Sir Tim Barrow is the National Security Advisor. There will be an open and transparent process to appoint his successor. All senior appointments will be considered in the usual way.
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6064More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if the Prime Minister will ask the Committee on Standards in Public Life to hold an inquiry on the application of the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles.
Answer: The Committee for Standards in Public Life (CSPL) is independent of the Cabinet Office. The Committee is currently carrying out a review looking at accountability within public bodies and will announce any future reviews in due course.
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUSA: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 31 July 2024, to Question 1242, on USA: Diplomatic Service, what the process for the appointment of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of
Answer: Heads of Mission roles are usually advertised across Government and open to serving Civil Servants. The process for the appointment of His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America will be determined in due course.
Answered 17 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Carbon EmissionsCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6062More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister is taking steps to reduce his carbon footprint during official duties.
Answer: Ministerial travel is undertaken using efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. Security considerations are also taken into account. It has been the practice that official Prime Ministerial flights are carbon offset where that is possible.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: FDACabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6061More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister has had discussions with the First Division Association (FDA) on recognising it as the trade union for special advisers; and what the process is for formal recognition.
Answer: In line with the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA), trade unions may make a request for voluntary recognition in writing.
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6060More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if the Prime Minister will ask the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Interests to investigate the appointment of officials to the civil service without open and fair competition where Ministers may have previou
Answer: As was the case under the previous Government, where over 9,000 such exceptions were used in the year ending March 2023, exceptions are a long-established part of bringing talent and expertise into the Civil Service. Often this is to fulfil specialist, sh...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister's Chief of Staff: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6059More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the post of Executive Assistant to the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff was recruited through fair and open competition.
Answer: It is a longstanding policy not to comment on individuals.
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOffice for National Statistics: Remote WorkingCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6058More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the headquarters occupancy data for the Office of National Statistics, across each week in the most recent month for which data is available.
Answer: The publication of this data was suspended in line with pre-election guidance for the duration of the Pre-Election Period. We will provide an update on future publication plans in due course.
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: VacanciesCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6057More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many and what proportion of job vacancies at 10 Downing Street were externally advertised in the period since 4 July 2024.
Answer: For management and staffing purposes the Prime Minister’s Office is a business unit of the Cabinet Office and consistently follows the same principles, protocols and approvals to recruitment as all other areas of the Department. Since the General Election...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
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