Mike Wood MP: written questions
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Government Departments: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27548More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will ensure that public appointments of Departmental non-executive directors publish declarations of interest.
Answer: The Cabinet Office, and indeed all departments with Non-Executive Board Members, will publish declarations of interest of departmental Non-Executive Board Members in accordance with the guidance which can be found on gov.uk.
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27547More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what changes have been made to the guidance entitled Additional information on Exemptions, Thresholds, Expectations and Compliance, and Breaches of Spend Controls, updated on 20 January 2025.
Answer: Changes were made to the guidance entitled, Additional information on Exemptions, Thresholds, Expectations and Compliance, and Breaches of Spend Controls. These changes were to:Remove the text belowThreshold: Expenditure over £100,000 for the duration of ...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Relations with EUCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27546More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Government's policy is on dynamic alignment with the European Union.
Answer: We are committed to resetting the relationship with our European friends to strengthen ties to deliver growth and security for the UK. We have been clear that there will be no return to the single market, the customs union, or freedom of movement.
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPan-Euro-Mediterranean ConventionCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27545More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention.
Answer: We are always looking at ways to reduce barriers to trade - within our clear red lines - because having a smooth trading relationship with European partners is essential to driving growth at home. This is one of the options we are open to looking at to re...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: EU LawCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27544More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Government's policy is on regulatory alignment with the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689).
Answer: The UK is committed to establishing a proportionate AI regulatory approach which is grounded in science and supports growth and innovation, in the UK’s national interest. As we develop our approach to regulating AI, we recognise the need to engage with a ...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: Government Art CollectionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what Freedom of Information disclosures her Department have made on Government Art Collection artwork in 10 Downing Street in the last five years.
Answer: In the last 5 years DCMS has disclosed information about the Government Art Collection artworks held at 10 Downing Street 20 times. Each request is looked at and handled on a case-by-case basis and where there is a non-disclosure or exemption applied, the...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26831More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 15 November 2024 to Question 6100 on Civil Servants: Recruitment, if he will publish the (a) Department, (b) grade and (c) job title of each of the jobs advertised through Civil Service
Answer: As per our response to PQ6100 we are not able to provide this level of detail without individuals being identifiable.
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26830More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will ensure that Departmental public appointments publish declarations of interest.
Answer: The Cabinet Office, and indeed all departments with Non-Executive Board Members, will publish declarations of interest of departmental Non-Executive Board Members in accordance with the guidance which can be found on gov.uk.
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: SanitationCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26829More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many and what proportion of the London properties managed by the Government Property Agency have shared-space gender-neutral toilets.
Answer: This information is not held centrally.
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Revenue and CustomsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26828More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether there is a data sharing agreement between his Department and HM Revenue and Customs on the work of (a) the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards, (b) the Propriety and Ethics Team, (c) the Honours
Answer: The Memorandum of Understanding between HMRC and the Cabinet Office for the purpose of accessing HMRC information to assist honours committees in making recommendations about awarding honours to individuals can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/gove...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26827More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the recipients of compensation payments from the Infected Blood Compensation Authority will be subject to any (a) legal conditions and (b) non-disclosure requirements when accepting such payments.
Answer: The legal conditions that recipients of compensation will be subject to are to enable the swift and effective delivery of compensation. Regulation 35 of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2024 includes a duty on applicants to inform the Au...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: ManagementCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26826More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Cabinet Office board operating framework was last updated; and if he will place a copy in the Library of the House.
Answer: The Board Operating Framework was last updated in December 2023. As was the case under the previous administration, it is not standard practice for this to be published as this is an internal document.
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: ManagementCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26825More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will list the members of the (a) Nominations Committee, (b) Investment Committee, (c) People and Operations Committee and (d) Resilience and Security Committee.
Answer: The Nominations Committee currently has no members. Recruitment for Non-Executive Board Members is currently underway. Members of the Investment Committee are as follows: Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office, Chief Operating Officer to the Cabinet Of...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Public ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26824More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department's transparency data entitled Cabinet Office spend approvals: July to September 2024, published on 17 December 2024, who the payment with reference HMGP7103 is to; what the purpos
Answer: The payment is to the landlord of offices occupied by government at 102 Petty France, London SW1H 9AJ. The purpose is for payment of rent. It covers the time period of June 2024 to June 2025
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: TravelCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26823More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 18 December 2024, to Question 21064, on Military Aircraft: Helicopters, if he will publish his Department's Commercial Transport Contract.
Answer: The Cabinet Office has a Contract in place with Corporate Travel Management (North) Limited (CTM). CTM provides a travel booking service for Cabinet Office staff when travel is permitted for business reasons. Information on this Contract can be found at t...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: BangladeshHome OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will request that the National Crime Agency undertakes an investigation into the (a) laundering of funds from Bangladesh into the United Kingdom and (b) role of the Awami League.
Answer: The UK is committed to fighting corruption and illicit finance both domestically and internationally. As with all cases, it is for independent law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to determine whether to undertake investigationsThe National Crime Agen...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Influence Registration SchemeTreasuryTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26469More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has received representations from TheCityUk on the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme since June 2022.
Answer: Since June 2022, the government has received representations from various organisations on the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, including TheCityUk.
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTulip SiddiqCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26020More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the grades were of the staff that supported the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards with his review into the hon. Member for Hampstead and Highgate; and which divisions those staff work in.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 28th January, in response to PQ 24882.
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWritten QuestionsLeader of the HouseTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26019More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, if she will provide guidance to Departments on ensuring that documentation referred to in written parliamentary questions is deposited in the Library.
Answer: It is important that Members receive full and helpful responses to parliamentary questions. As set out in the Guide to Parliamentary Work (available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-parliamentary-work), when referring to public docu...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26018More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 7 January 2025 to Question 21399 on Cabinet Office: Staff, how many staff were employed on EU relations before they were transferred to the EU Relations Secretariat.
Answer: Around 50 members of staff moved from the FCDO to the Cabinet Office on 6 November 2024 to continue work on EU relations. These officials have come together with the existing EU National Security Secretariat and Windsor Framework teams to form the new Eur...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGender Dysphoria: Health ServicesCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26017More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 21 January 2025 to Question 23677 on Gender Dysphoria: Health Services, whether he plans to consult on the revised Gender Reassignment HR policy and guidance.
Answer: The revised draft of the Civil Service model Gender Reassignment HR policy and guidance is currently out for consultation with key stakeholders across Government. As is the case for other civil service employee policies, whilst there is internal engagemen...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether candidates for the US Ambassador role were vetted to Developed Vetting level.
Answer: All those appointed to FCDO roles undergo pre-employment checks and National Security Vetting. All Ambassador roles require Developed Vetting level clearance.
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: CommunicationCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25685More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 10 January 2025, to Question 20957 on Government departments: communication and public consultation, if she will list the (a) Department, (b) theme and (c) estimated saving of each of t
Answer: There are currently no plans to publish this list in detail.The comprehensive communications Spending Review identified 39 campaigns that were cancelled, 46 campaigns continuing with reduced budgets and 46 campaigns aiming to reduce their expenditure by 2...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBBC: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25684More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 8 January 2025 to Question 21406 on BBC: Employers’ Contribution, whether the BBC will receive government support for departments and other public sector employers for additional Employer N
Answer: There are no plans to provide the BBC with government support for additional Employer National Insurance Contributions. Details of the funding set aside for 2025-26, including its allocation, will be published in due course.
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Influence Registration Scheme: ChinaTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25683More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she discussed China’s participation in the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme with the Chinese government during her visit to China.
Answer: As the government’s Security Minister has confirmed in Parliament, work is under way to identify which foreign powers will be placed on the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme enhanced tier.
Answered 28 Jan 2025
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