Mike Wood MP: written questions 2024
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Prime Minister: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17545More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for which public appointments the Prime Minister is directly responsible.
Answer: The Prime Minister is directly responsible for public appointments to 61 bodies and offices across government departments. Individual appointments made by the Prime Minister are publicly announced at the time of appointment.
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMinisters: ConferencesCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17122More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government records the details of meetings Ministers have at party conferences.
Answer: Ministers’ meetings with external organisations at party conferences will generally be in a political capacity so there is no need to normally declare these, unless a senior media figure was also present. Annex D of the Ministerial Transparency Guidance, ...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has has with the defence sector on the potential impact of environmental, social and governance policies on levels of divestment.
Answer: There is nothing contradictory between Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) consideration and the defence sector. A strong national defence is a pre-requisite for the freedoms and aspirations that investors and financial services companies seek to a...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMinisters: Codes of PracticeTreasuryTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15194More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Speaker's Statement of 28 October 2024, Official Report, column 531, whether she has made an assessment of the compatibility of those fiscal policy announcements with paragraph 9.1 of the Minis
Answer: The announcement on the changes made to the debt fiscal rules was made in the Budget statement on 30th October.
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMinisters: Codes of PracticeCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15193More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the new Ministerial Code, published in November 2024, what assessment he had made of the potential impact of the duty for ministers to comply with international law on (a) protections for UK st
Answer: Government ministers have always had an overarching duty to comply with the law, including international law.
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMinisters: Codes of PracticeCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15192More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the new Ministerial Code, published in November 2024, for what reason a duty on ministers to comply with international law is included.
Answer: Government ministers have always had an overarching duty to comply with the law, including international law.
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: AnactaCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15191More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether special advisers in 10 Downing Street have met representatives of Anacta since the general election.
Answer: In line with longstanding process, relevant meetings are declared in the Special Advisor transparency publications.
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Advisers: VettingCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15190More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to section 6b of the Special Adviser Model Contract, last updated on 29 July 2024, how many special advisers have had their contracts terminated during their probationary period because they did n
Answer: All special adviser appointments are made in line with the terms of the Model Contract for Special Advisers. It is longstanding practice not to comment on HR matters.
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: Official HospitalityCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15186More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the potential cost to the public purse was of (a) alcohol and (b) meat-based food at the recent Diwali reception in No 10 Downing Street.
Answer: The cost of hospitality in 10 Downing Street is published in the Cabinet Office Annual Report and Accounts.
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: PaintingsCabinet OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15164More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office; for what reason painting GAC 0/34 was removed from 10 Downing Street.
Answer: The painting referenced GAC 0/34 was removed from 11 Downing Street for restoration work.
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordElon MuskDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether Elon Musk was invited to attend the International Investment Summit in October 2024.
Answer: We are unable to comment on individual invitations. Invitees were made up of global business leaders and UK businesses critical to economic growth.
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14969More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 21 October 2024 to Question 6077 on Public Appointments, if the Prime Minister will list each individual Direct Ministerial Appointment which was signed off by 10 Downing Street accordi
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to my answer of 14 October 2024, Official Report, PQ 6091.
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCommittee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and MedalsCabinet OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14966More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what weight is given to the Prime Minister's views through his Principal Private Secretary on the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals.
Answer: The Prime Minister’s Principal Private Secretary is a member of the committee, and their views carry equal weight to all other committee members.
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: TikTokCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14636More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether (a) the Prime Minister, (b) his special advisers and (c) officials in his Department met with representatives of Tiktok between 5 July and 7 October 2024.
Answer: Details of ministerial meetings with external organisations are published on gov.uk as part of the government’s transparency agenda.
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Official GiftsCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14635More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will list the gifts and hospitality received by the Prime Minister since 5 July 2024 and subsequently repaid or returned, broken down by (a) the nature of each gift or hospitality donated, (b) value, (c) d
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEthics and Integrity CommissionCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14634More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the new Ethics and Integrity Commission will be established on a statutory basis.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 31 July 2024, Official Report, PQ 1251.
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordChequers: Official VisitsCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14633More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 11 October 2024 to Question 5577 on Chequers: Official Visits, how many external guests have visited Chequers since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Details of official hospitality at Chequers are published on a quarterly basis and are available via gov.uk
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: CorrespondenceCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14632More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 6071 on Prime Minister: Correspondence, if he will publish the Prime Minister’s response.
Answer: It is not routine to publish correspondence between the Prime Minister or former Prime Ministers, and any individual or organisation.
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEquality: Public SectorWomen and EqualitiesTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14455More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the Government’s policy is on the scope of the public sector equality duty in relation to private sector organisations that provide goods and services to the public sector.
Answer: The scope of the Public Sector Equality Duty (the PSED) is set out in the Equality Act 2010 (the Act). It extends to all public authorities listed in Schedule 19 of the Act and all parties carrying out public functions. This came into force in April 2011 ...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordContracts for Services: Trade UnionsCabinet OfficeTabled 14 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14312More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 7 October 2024 to to Question 5121 on Employment, what requirements will private firms bidding for public sector contracts have to ensure (a) trade union access, (b) collective bargaini
Answer: The Government will bring forward a new National Procurement Policy Statement under the Procurement Act that will deliver a mission-led procurement regime. It will drive value for money, economic growth and social value.
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Advisers: Conditions of EmploymentCabinet OfficeTabled 14 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14311More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the paragraph 36 of the policy paper entitled Next steps to make work pay, published on 8 November 2024, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Government’s proposals to c
Answer: The Cabinet Office will consider the impact of changes to employment legislation on relevant special adviser terms and conditions.
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPermanent Secretaries: Dismissal and RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14099More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to implement the recommendations of the Government response to the House of Lords Constitution Select Committee's 17th Report on Permanent Secretaries: their appointment and removal, published i
Answer: Implementation of the recommendations of the Government response to the House of Lords Constitution Select Committee's 17th Report on Permanent Secretaries: their appointment and removal, published in January 2024, is ongoing.
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: LocationCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14098More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Places for Growth Formative Evaluation Report, published on 30 October 2024, what steps his Department is taking to reach the targets of (a) 50% UK based Senior Civil Service outside of Lon
Answer: The Formative Evaluation report, commissioned by the previous Government, identified challenges they faced in delivering the SCS target and ambition to reduce the London workforce to 75 000 by 2030. We will tackle these challenges through a focus on a str...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCastesWomen and EqualitiesTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14095More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she plans to commence the caste provisions in the Equality Act 2010 as amended.
Answer: We are currently considering our position on caste discrimination. We will announce our plans in due course.
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEquality: MenWomen and EqualitiesTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14094More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is to support equality of opportunity for young white working class males.
Answer: Whoever you are, wherever you come from, Britain should be a country where hard work means you can get on in life. Our work in the Opportunity Mission aims to break the link between background and success to ensure all children, including those from white...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
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