Mike Wood MP: written questions 2026
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TreatiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2026 to Question 16921 on Treaties: Parliamentary Scrutiny, through what mechanisms does the Department track the UK Government’s internatio
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's published guidance "Treaties and Memoranda of Understanding: Guidance on Practice and Procedures", which is available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/treaties-and-mous-guidance-on-practice-and-pro...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Service: EqualityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 17 June 2026, to Question 8062, on Diplomatic Service: Equality, if he will provide a breakdown of the costs for the Diplomats for Equality event in
Answer: The expenditure for the Diplomats for Equality event held in January 2025 related to the hosting and catering fees entailed in holding the event at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's King Charles Street headquarters. There were no printed ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament record1 Carlton Gardens: Repairs and MaintenanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the answer of 25 November 2025, to Question 91402, on 1 Carlton Gardens: Repairs and Maintenance, how much has been spent on (a) works, (b) fittings and (c)
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer provided on 25 November 2025 in response to Question 91402.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: VettingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the letter from the Interim Permanent Under-Secretary to the FCDO Select Committee of 27 April 2026, Question 5, how many people were granted Fit and Proper
Answer: As has been the case under successive administrations, the Government does not comment on security matters.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSanctuary CounselForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 20 July 2026, to Question 16915, on Sanctuary Counsel, and paragraphs 233-234 of the Cabinet Office Guide to Parliamentary Work, what is the (a) pro
Answer: There is no procurement reference number as the total contract was not published. There are no live contracts with Sanctuary Counsel. No payments for the Soft Power Review were made as grants.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFormer Ministers: Business InterestsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20758More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the letter from the First Civil Service Commissioner to the Minister for the Cabinet Office of 9 July 2026, whether she plans to take forward the recommendations of the Commission on a strategi
Answer: Following the closure of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, and the transfer of its functions to consider applications under the Business Appointment Rules from the most senior civil servants and special advisers to the Civil Service Commiss...
Answered 25 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPermanent Secretaries: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20757More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the First Civil Service Commissioner's letter to Heads of Department of 22 July 2026, whether the requirement that Permanent Secretary competitions be chaired by the First Civil Service Commissioner i
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20756More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the First Civil Service Commissioner's letter to Heads of Department of 22 July 2026, whether special advisers may (a) review Civil Service recruitment papers, (b) advise Ministers on the suitability
Answer: As set out in paragraph 58 of the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, published by the Civil Service Commission: "Under the 2010 Act, Special Advisers may not exercise any power in relation to the management of any part of the Civil Service. They m...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20755More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to Cabinet Office publication, Expenditure Over £25,000 - June 2026 (Cabinet Office Core), of 30 July 2026, reference 1037285812, for £32,750.00, via RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES LTD, what was the
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordThinkLabourCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20754More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, to which division of the Cabinet Office did the NCSC pass the Labour Together/APCO dossier to, and whether the Joint Intelligence Organisation received the dossier.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCCTV: National SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20753More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what advice has the National Protective Security Authority given on the use of (a) Hikvision or (b) Dahua CCTV cameras.
Answer: The National Protective Security Authority provides extensive support to departments to mitigate threats to national security – including guidance on surveillance equipment. This guidance is available to the public on the NPSA Protected Procurement webpag...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInformation Rights User GroupCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20752More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Information Rights User Group has met since April 2024.
Answer: The Information Rights User Group, which was established as part of the Fifth National Action Plan for Open Government, has not met since April 2024. In March 2026 the Cabinet Office called for evidence for The Seventh National Action Plan for Open Govern...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Property Agency: CCTVCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20751More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government Property Agency premises use (a) Hikvision or (b) Dahua CCTV cameras.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordGovernment Communications: StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20750More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the headcount of the Government Communications Service.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: TrainingCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20749More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to transaction number 1037283882 for Calder World of Travel for the amount of £33,168.45 in her Department's publication entitled Expenditure Over £25,000 - June 2026 (Cabinet Office Core), publis
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNo 10 North: First Secretary of StateCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20748More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with what frequency will the First Secretary of State be working in No10 North.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: PublicationsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20747More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to transaction number 1037285942 for HH Associates Ltd for the amount of £46,530.15 in her Department's publication entitled Expenditure Over £25,000 - June 2026 (Cabinet Office Core), published o
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPrime Minister: Visits AbroadCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20746More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to transaction number 1037284925 for Corporate Travel Management North Ltd for the amount of £38,004.05 in her Department's publication entitled Expenditure Over £25,000 - June 2026 (Cabinet Offic
Answer: The referenced expenditure was to support the former Deputy Prime Minister's visit to the Middle East.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters: ConvictionsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20745More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Ministers are asked to declare any (a) spent or (b) unspent criminal conventions before or when they are appointed.
Answer: There is an established process in place for the appointment of ministers. Any conversations held take place in confidence. All ministers are expected to adhere to the high standards of conduct set out in the Ministerial Code.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20744More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, who is the most senior Cabinet Minister responsible for AI.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSpecial Advisers: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20743More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether special advisers within departments are allowed to hold responsibility for the recruitment of other special advisers within that department.
Answer: As per the Special Adviser Code of Conduct, Special Advisers are able to exercise power in relation to the management of other special advisers, including on recruitment.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20742More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the 10 Downing Street press release entitled PM hands mayors share of income tax to make lives better in every postcode, published on 30 July 2026, whether there is a (a) headcount target for t
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLouise HaighCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20741More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether she has declared to (a) the Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and (b) the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Interests any financial contribution or donation in kind towards legal costs prior to being a
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordCivil Society: Public ParticipationCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 20740More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, who are the members of the Participatory Methods Forum, and what are its terms of reference.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Freedom of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20739More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 24 June 2026 to Question 10643 on Freedom of Information: Databases, how many FOI requests have received a substantive response so far in calendar year 2026, where the information was s
Answer: Outcomes of FOI requests are published on a quarterly and annual basis, on GOV.UK at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/freedom-of-information-statistics. Providing a summary as requested for those cases closed so far in 2026 could only be achieved...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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