Mike Wood MP: written questions
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Government Departments: Disclosure of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3291More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 2 March 2026, to Question 113721 on Government Departments: Disclosure of Information, what is the expected timetable for the conclusion of the review by the Government Internal A
Answer: The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) expects to issue a draft report of its findings to the Cabinet Office and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) by the end of June. In line with standard practice for GIAA reviews, and given t...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Freedom of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3290More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Cabinet Office Freedom of Information Act response of 10 April 2026 FOI reference: FOI2026/04972, if he will make it his policy to issue a Ministerial Correction to the Answer of 20 Februar
Answer: The answer to Question 112174 is correct.
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFreedom of Information: DatabasesCabinet OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3289More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 2 March 2026 to Question 113782 on Freedom of information: Databases, whether the Fivium e-case database records whether a FOI request is substantively (a) refused, or (b) disclos
Answer: Cabinet Office records the outcomes of all FOI requests, including whether information is disclosed or withheld. These are reported in the FOI statistics, which are published on a quarterly and annual basis, on Gov.UK at https://www.gov.uk/government/coll...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBaroness HarmanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the No10 press release entitled Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls of 9 May 2026, whether Baroness Harman rema
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Lords on 15th June in response to Question HL588.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBaroness HarmanCabinet OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3287More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the No10 press release entitled Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls of 9 May 2026, whether Baroness Harman will advise on the commencement of the so
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release entitled Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls on gov.uk, which sets out details of the role.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordJames RoscoeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for what reason the Deputy Head of Mission to the British Embassy in Washington has left his post.
Answer: Based on the long-standing practices in place under successive governments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not routinely comment on the individual terms and conditions of employment, or other personnel matters, relating to individua...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Special AdvisersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, updated November 2024, whether his special advisers undertake any work for the Labour Party, or have been seconded to the Labour Pa
Answer: As per the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, where a special adviser wishes to undertake work for a political party which does not arise out of government business they may do this either in their own time, outside office hours, or under a separate co...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security Council: Disclosure of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3284More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 28 April 2026, to Question 12480 on National Security Council: Disclosure of Information, whether the National Security Council leak inquiry has concluded.
Answer: In line with the policy of successive administrations, we do not comment on live leak inquiries.
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Advisers: ElectionsCabinet OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3283More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, updated November 2024, in what circumstances can a special adviser undertake party political work on a UK Parliamentary by-election campaign during off
Answer: As per the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, where a special adviser wishes to undertake work for a political party which does not arise out of government business they may do this either in their own time, outside office hours, or under a separate co...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHereditary PeersCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2772More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the King's Speech 2026: background briefing notes, published 13 May 2026, on the Removal of Peerages Bill, whether the powers will apply to hereditary peers.
Answer: As set out in the King’s Speech, the Government will introduce legislation to create a mechanism to remove peerages from disgraced peers, and will provide further details in due course. As he will be aware, there are no longer any Members of the House of ...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Inquiry: CostsCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2771More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 22 April 2026 to Question 126586 on Infected Blood Inquiry: Costs and with reference to the Infected Blood Inquiry Finance Report 2025-26, whether the Infected Blood Inquiry finan
Answer: The Infected Blood Inquiry closed on 31st March 2026. Its final financial report has been published on the Inquiry website, and includes a breakdown of the whole life costs of the Inquiry. This can be viewed here: https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/s...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMuslim Council of BritainCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2770More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 17 April 2026 to Question 118753 on Muslim Council of Britain and further to Chapter 3 of the Ministerial Code, whether HM Government’s policy of non-engagement with the Muslim Co
Answer: As set out in the Ministerial Code, Ministers are personally responsible for deciding how to act and conduct themselves, and for justifying their actions and conduct to Parliament and the public.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic ConsultationCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2769More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 22 April 2026, to Question 124820, on Public Consultation, if he will publish the list of 131 consultation requirements across 10 pieces of legislation that was drafted by the AI
Answer: There are currently no plans to publish the list of 131 consultation requirements identified by the AI tool in 10 pieces of legislation.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Career DevelopmentCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2768More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 16 April 2026 to Question 125696 on Civil Servants: Career Development, if he will publish a copy of the Success Profiles framework and the associated Success Profiles guidance on
Answer: Information regarding the Success Profiles Framework is published on gov.uk at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles.The content on Civil Service Learning does not cover Recruitment guidance, it provides learning content and practica...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: DiariesCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2767More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 29 April 2026 to Question 129162 on Cabinet Office: Written Questions and further to the ICO Decision Notice IC-382003-M4X6 issued to the Cabinet Office on 29 January 2026, how ma
Answer: Details of official meetings held in a ministerial capacity with external organisations or individuals are declared quarterly on GOV.UK. Party political meetings and events are a matter for the Labour Party.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2766More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Lord Mandelson’s emails to and from John Pond will be disclosed at part of the Government response to the Humble Address.
Answer: I refer you to the Oral Statement on the 27 April 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 it deserves. As the Chief Secretar...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Freedom of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2765More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish the Cabinet Office Freedom of Information Act response, Reference: FOI2026/04977, of 10 April 2026.
Answer: I will deposit the referenced FOI in the Commons Library.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLord Case and Lord WormaldCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2764More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 15 April 2026, to Question HL16072, on Chris Wormald, if he will name the individual or individuals who gave the necessary approvals for the exit payments to (a) Chris Wormald and
Answer: As set out in earlier answers, the necessary approvals were given for payments made to Sir Chris Wormald and Lord Case, as set out in the Guidance on Public Sector Exit Payments.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2763More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026, to Question 124843, on Civil Servants: Dismissal, whether his Department considers that Lord Mandelson gave false information or withheld relevant details during hi
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21 April, providing an update on the response to the Humble...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EU: Dispute ResolutionCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2762More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 15 April 2026, to Question 125413, on UK Trade with EU: Dispute Resolution, where the public expression of interest for the UK panellists was published and advertised.
Answer: The call for panellists was published on gov.uk, and can be found here.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEU Cohesion FundCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2761More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 123696 on EU Cohesion Fund, for what reason joining the EU electricity market requires payments to reduce economic and social disparities.
Answer: The UK is not currently contributing to EU Cohesion Funds as a consequence of the UK/EU reset. The EU is seeking an appropriate UK financial contribution to the EU’s cohesion policy, alongside an electricity agreement. Any UK financial contribution would ...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEU Cohesion FundCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2760More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 15 April 2026, to Question 123696, on EU Cohesion Fund, in which policy areas could the UK make payments towards EU cohesion or structural funds, following the EU/UK reset.
Answer: The UK is not currently contributing to EU Cohesion Funds as a consequence of the UK/EU reset. Whilst the EU is seeking an appropriate UK financial contribution to the EU’s cohesion policy, alongside an electricity agreement, any contribution would be sub...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordIan HorobinCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2759More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 119406 on Ian Horobin, how are conventions on such peerage matters (a) established and (b) amended.
Answer: Conventions form part of our uncodified constitution. They are rules of constitutional practice that are generally accepted, and regarded as binding in operation, but not in law. Conventions are not static, but are developed and evolve to reflect changing...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2758More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many direct ministerial appointments currently in post have not had details of their appointment added to the direct ministerial appointment portal on gov.uk.
Answer: As set out in the responses to questions 116770 and 123216, the responsibility for the publication of information on Direct Ministerial Appointments rests with individual sponsor departments. The Guidance on Making Direct Ministerial Appointments states t...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2757More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125527 on Erasmus+ Programme, if he will provide the direct relevant hyperlink to the specific amendments to Protocol I.
Answer: Decision No 1/2026 of the Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, amends Protocol I of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This Decision sets out the specific amendments to Protocol I and can ...
Answered 28 May 2026
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