John Glen MP: written questions
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WomenWomen and EqualitiesTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2061More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether the Government plans to amend the legal definition of what a woman is.
Answer: We are proud of the Equality Act and the rights and protections it affords women. The Government does not plan to amend legal definitions in the act.
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMinisters: ConductCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2060More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of revising section nine of the Ministerial Code on Ministers and Parliament.
Answer: When meeting with the new Cabinet for the first time, the Prime Minister was clear about the standards he expects of them and their ministerial teams. The Prime Minister will issue a Ministerial Code in due course.
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordLife Peers: Older PeopleCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1671More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister plans to nominate members of the House of Lords who (a) are over 80 and (b) will become over 80 before the end of the Parliament.
Answer: 1. The minimum age requirement for someone to be a member of the House of Lords is 21. This is provided for in the Standing Orders of the House, and as such this is a matter for the House2. Any future nominations to the House of Lords are a matter for the...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: LibrariesCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1670More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister plans to (a) maintain, (b) update and (c) donate a book to the Prime Minister's Library in 10 Downing Street.
Answer: The Prime Minister will consider this at an appropriate time.
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMuslim Council of BritainMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether Government ministers plan to meet with the Muslim Council of Britain.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of engaging meaningfully with faith and belief groups. There has been no change to HMG policy and there are no plans for Ministers to meet with the Muslim Council of Britain.
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDurham Miners' AssociationCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1668More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister sent a (a) written and (b) video message for the Durham Miners Gala on 13 July 2024.
Answer: A message from my Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister, celebrating Gala Day, was published by the Northern Echo on 13 July 2024. For the convenience of the Rt Hon Member I will arrange for a copy to be deposited in the House Libraries for him to read.
Answered 9 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Special AdvisersCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1667More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether there is a recognised trade union for No. 10 special advisers.
Answer: As per the published Model Contract for Special Advisers, which was last updated in December 2023, no collective bargaining agreements apply to special advisers.All special advisers have the right to join a trade union.
Answered 9 Aug 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to page 20 of the King’s Speech Background Briefing Notes, published by the Prime Minister's Office on 17 July 2024, whether the trade unions' new rights will apply to unions representin
Answer: The Government believes strong collective bargaining rights and institutions are key to tackling problems of insecurity, inequality, discrimination, enforcement and low pay. We are committed to strengthening the rights of working people by empowering work...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1665More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister plans to grant the right to switch off to (a) No10 special advisers, (b) civil servants in his private office and (c) staff in the Downing Street Parliamentary branch.
Answer: Expected working hours are set out for all Cabinet Office employees in their terms and conditions of employment.
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordEquality and Human Rights Commission: Public AppointmentsWomen and EqualitiesTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1664More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what her planned timetable is for the appointment of the next chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Answer: All appointments, including to the Equality and Human Rights Commission, will be considered in the usual way, in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordPeers: AgeCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1663More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if the Prime Minister will make an assessment of the potential merits of reducing the minimum age at which one can become a member of the House of Lords to 16.
Answer: 1. The minimum age requirement for someone to be a member of the House of Lords is 21. This is provided for in the Standing Orders of the House, and as such this is a matter for the House2. Any future nominations to the House of Lords are a matter for the...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordFraud: Politics and GovernmentCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1662More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals that create a criminal offence of deception by elected representatives, as legislated for in the We
Answer: The Government has no plans to bring forward legislation to create an equivalent criminal offence for elected representatives. It is for the House of Commons in accordance with the principle of exclusive cognisance to determine whether to treat the making...
Answered 13 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental ResponsibilitiesCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1661More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has responsibility for (a) trade unions and (b) equalities.
Answer: A new List of Ministerial Responsibilities will be published in due course.
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDisclosure of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1660More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to revise the transparency publication guidance for (a) Ministers, (b) special advisers and (c) senior officials.
Answer: There are no immediate plans to revise transparency guidance issued to departments following the recent publication of new transparency guidance relating to ministers, special advisers and senior officials on GOV.UK at: https://assets.publishing.service.g...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinisters: RetirementCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1259More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans on introducing a mandatory retirement age for Ministers in the House of Commons.
Answer: The Government has no current plans to introduce a mandatory retirement age for Ministers in the House of Commons.
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Special AdvisersCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1258More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether special advisers working at 10 Downing Street will be able to opt-out of the 48-hour working week.
Answer: Like other employees, special advisers are able to opt-out of the 48-hour maximum working week.
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordParliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1257More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans the Prime Minister has to appoint a permanent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
Answer: The process to appoint a permanent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is in progress, with the appropriate checks on the integrity and merit of appointees applied accordingly.
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: Repairs and MaintenanceCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1256More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Prime Minister's budget is for the refurbishment of the Prime Minister’s residence in Downing Street in the first year of his administration; and which flat he plans to occupy in Downing Street.
Answer: As was the practice under the previous Administration, any expenditure on the official residence will be accounted for in the Cabinet Office annual report and accounts. The Prime Minister has use of the official residence previously used by the Rt Hon Lor...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Special AdvisersCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1255More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many incoming Downing Street special advisers were recruited from (a) the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, (b) Labour Together and (c) Global Counsel.
Answer: Previous employers of current staff is personal information, and as was the practice under the previous Administration, would not be appropriate to be shared.
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: Cleaning ServicesCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1254More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister plans to insource the Downing Street cleaners.
Answer: Downing Street is part of the Cabinet Office estate. Arrangements that existed under the previous Administration mean that facilities management and workplace services are provided by an external contractor. Downing Street cleaning services are provided b...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: ContractsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1253More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what Downing Street services are outsourced.
Answer: Downing Street is part of the Cabinet Office estate. Arrangements that existed under the previous Administration mean that facilities management and workplace services are provided by an external contractor. Downing Street cleaning services are provided b...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: Government Art CollectionCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1252More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether changes to works of arts from the Government Art Collection on display within the offices of Downing Street have been made since the general election in May 2024.
Answer: There have been no changes.
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordEthics and Integrity CommissionCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1251More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the remit of the proposed Ethics and Integrity Commission would be in relation to (a) the Committee on Standards in Public Life, (b) the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, (c) parliamentary standa
Answer: The Government is a government of service and it is committed to restoring trust and confidence in public life. We will establish a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, with its own independent Chair. We will ensure that this Commission has th...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordEthics and Integrity CommissionCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1250More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the annual budget for the Ethics and Integrity Commission will be; how its members will be appointed; and whether it will include political members.
Answer: The Government is committed to establishing a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, with its own independent Chair, to ensure probity in government and restore trust and confidence. We will ensure that the Ethics and Integrity Commission is set...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Advisers: Electronic Purchasing Card SolutionCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1249More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister plans to issue special advisers with Government Procurement Cards.
Answer: There are only very limited circumstances in which a Procurement Card would be required by Special Advisers and, in such circumstances, procurement methods are a matter for individual departments. As per the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, special a...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
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