Mike Wood MP: written questions 2025
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Ministers: AviationCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73729More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 41254 on Ministers: Aviation, how much his Department has spend on carbon offsetting under the RM6251 Energy Supply Framework since July 2024; and how many tonn
Answer: All travel using the GBNI aircraft is offset. This reflects the policy of successive administrations. The total carbon dioxide offset for FY24/25 was 4,582 tCO2e, costing £47,148.78. The offset for FY25/26 will be calculated at the end of the financial ye...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: OCS GroupCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73728More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 40584 on 9 Downing Street: Media, if he will publish the (a) social value outcomes reports and (b) diversity reports from the last four quarters.
Answer: OCS will complete their own Social Value Outcome and Diversity reports. The GPA does not have any other plans or routes to publish Social Value delivery or diversity reports.
Answered 26 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Personnel ManagementCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73727More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 40919 on Civil Servants: Personnel Management, if he will publish the Mutually Agreed Exits guidance.
Answer: Guidance on Mutually Agreed Exits will be published in due course.
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPassenger Standards AuthorityCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73726More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department's guidance entitled Public Bodies Handbook – Part 2: The Approvals Process for the Creation of New Arm’s-Length Bodies, whether his Department's public bodies team assessed Passe
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently considering delivery options for the Passenger Watchdog.
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCentral Government: Empty PropertyCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73725More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 11 July 2025, to Question 64828, on Central Government: Empty Property, if he will list the datasets that (a) were previously held on the Electronic Property Information Mapping Service
Answer: The datasets previously held on the Electronic Property Information Mapping Service comprised information on property, buildings, land, occupation, vacant space, and surplus assets. These were made publicly available on gov.uk at https://www.data.gov.uk/d...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Service BoardCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73724More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason the Civil Service Board has ceased operation; and whether its functions have been taken over by (a) a new or (b) pre-existing body.
Answer: Following the appointment of the current Cabinet Secretary, a review of the Civil Service Governance arrangements took place, to identify what steps could be taken to make it simpler and more effective. As a consequence of the review, CSB ceased operation...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: CybercrimeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the policy paper entitled Profile: GRU cyber and hybrid threat operations, published on 18 July 2025, whether the GRU has (a) engaged with and (b) targeted
Answer: The Government does not comment on specific operational national security matters and cannot comment on individual cases of victims.In July, the UK exposed Russia's persistent and increasing use of cyber and information operations for irresponsible, destr...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinisters: AviationCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73722More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 41254 on Ministers: Aviation, whether (a) his Department and (b) the Crown Commercial Service hold information on the (i) locations and (ii) activities undertak
Answer: The Cabinet Office has used the HMG Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6251 Energy Supply Framework (Additional Services) with EDF for offsetting GBNI related emissions. CCS has no involvement in the contract beyond providing the framework. The Cabinet Off...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: AccountabilityCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73721More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will undertake a public consultation on the proposed duty of candour.
Answer: The Government has committed to implement a ‘Hillsborough Law’ which will place a legal duty of candour on public servants and authorities, and criminal sanctions for those who do not comply.We remain fully committed to bringing in this legislation and we...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Freedom of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73720More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish FOI reference, FOI2025/09624, dated 16 July 2025.
Answer: A copy of the information released in the response to the referenced Freedom of Information request has been deposited in the Library of the House.
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Public LavatoriesCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73719More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 31 July 2025 to Question HL9824 on Government Departments: Public Lavatories, when that guidance was last updated.
Answer: The Government Workplace Design Guide was publicly updated in March 2022 and it is publicly available on gov.uk. The Government Property Agency's Inclusive Design Standards were published internally in March 2020 and is not currently available online. Bot...
Answered 26 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Inter MediateCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73718More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has made payments to Inter Mediate since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The Cabinet Office has no record of any payments made to Inter Mediate since 4 July 2024
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Media and Public SpeakingCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70524More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 3 July 2025 to Question 62992 on Civil Servants: Media and Public Speaking, what representations has the Cabinet Office received in relation to the new guidance on civil servants speaki
Answer: Three FOIs, two PQs and a number of letters have been received regarding the guidance in question.
Answered 7 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGender: StatisticsCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70523More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the official statistics publication entitled UK Public Survey of Risk Perception, Resilience and Preparedness 2025: Technical Report, published on 23 July 2025, for what reason data on gender w
Answer: The question used by our data supplier is in line with Office for Statistics Regulation and Market Research Society guidance, and is appropriate and proportionate for the research being conducted. We will continue to keep the survey questions under review...
Answered 23 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordICT: StandardsCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70522More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the document entitled Process Intelligence privacy notice, published on 23 July 2025, how his Department defines the term process intelligence.
Answer: Process Intelligence is the approach used to understand how work is happening across an organisation by analysing multiple processes using data from organisational systems. It supports a forward-looking approach to process improvement that delivers value ...
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness InterestsCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70521More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2025 to Question 25855 on Business Interests, what progress his Department has made on reviewing and updating the post-government employment rules.
Answer: I refer the member to the written statement that was provided to the House by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 21 July 2025 (HCWS870). Further information on the new Business Appointment Rules process will be published when it becomes operation...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament record9 Downing Street: Repairs and MaintenanceCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70520More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2025 to Question 54761 on 9 Downing Street: Repairs and Maintenance, whether the OCS invoice for the No9 media room works has now been (a) received by the Cabinet Office and (b)
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 8 July 2025, Official Report, PQ 64569.
Answered 25 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic InquiriesCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70519More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish a list of each ongoing (a) statutory and (b) non-statutory public inquiry, including the year it was established.
Answer: The table below sets out the list of open statutory and non-statutory inquiries and the year in which they were established. This includes inquiries that have published but not yet closed. The table does not include public inquiries which have been announ...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: CommunicationCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70518More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 41436 on Government Departments: Communication, if he will publish each substantive programme of advertising, marketing and communications spending above the £1
Answer: Spending above the £100,000 control threshold is published as standard on the transparency data page of gov.uk, found at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/search/transparency-and-freedom-of-information-releases?parent=cabinet-office&keywords=adver...
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: DirectorsCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70517More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many Directors of Communications for government departments and agencies have left their roles since 4 July 2024.
Answer: Since 4 July 2024, 5 Directors of Communications for government departments have left their roles.
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Service: SecondmentCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70516More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what information the Civil Service HR Secondments Unit holds on the number of secondments (a) into the Civil Service from outside organisations and (b) from the Civil Service to outside organisations.
Answer: Secondments into the Civil Service from other sectors are a key route to bring essential skills and experience into the right roles and teams, enabling talented individuals from outside the Civil Service to contribute to the work of Government by sharing ...
Answered 26 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: EqualityCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70515More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance the Government has issued on diversity network events taking place during work hours.
Answer: The Cabinet Office has issued an internal policy for Civil Service Staff Networks which includes information on the timing of diversity network events. The Policy states where possible events should be arranged outside of peak business activities and atte...
Answered 25 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: CostsCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70514More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 15 July 2025 to Question 66653 on Military Aircraft: Costs, what the annual operating costs are of the Airbus A321-Neo aircraft, registration G-GBNI.
Answer: The annual fixed operating cost of the Airbus A321neo registration G-GBNI is currently £10.7m.
Answered 23 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Government has commissioned (a) research and (b) policy work into compulsory Digital ID.
Answer: The Government is committed to making the state more efficient and easier to interact with through harnessing technology. We want to learn from countries who have digitised government services for the benefit of their citizens.We are looking at whether a ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Hospitality: WinesCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70512More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of (a) 17 July 2025 to Question 62333 on Cabinet Office: Electronic Purchasing Card Solutio and (b) 15 July 2025, to Question 66656 on Government Hospitality: Wines, for what reason wine w
Answer: A small stock is held to offer to dignitaries and visitors at short notice. This purchase was made when the stock was found to be empty. Any hospitality purchases for these occasions are made with value-for-money for the taxpayer as a priority.
Answered 13 Oct 2025
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