Mike Wood MP: written questions
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Cabinet Office: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125309More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 44475 on Cabinet Office: Civil Servants, whether such groups are represented by any civil service diversity network.
Answer: There is no specific Civil Service network for asexual or aromantic people. The Civil Service has an LGBT+ network. The network is inclusive of people who identify as other sexual orientations or gender identities.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCapita: ContractsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what is the (a) total cost and (b) profile of the Capita Synergy contract over its lifetime, including optional services and contingencies.
Answer: The Synergy Business Process Services (BPS) has now been awarded, and this information has therefore been published and can be accessed via the GOV.UK “Contract Finder” – Procurement reference: CF-0020000DQH00000FUqLV2A1
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124873More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Council of the European Union's press release entitled EU-UK relations: Council greenlights talks on electricity and cohesion deals, as well as UK’s participation in Erasmus+ for 2027, publ
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: ContractsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124872More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has issued guidance on whether accountable grant agreements should be (a) published and (b) subject to (i) tendering and (ii) open competition.
Answer: The Cabinet Office has published guidance on GOV.UK covering the administration of general grants and the requirement to award funding via a competitive process.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJosh SimonsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124871More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 1222152 on Josh Simmons, whether the Independent Adviser had access to the APCO Worldwide report commissioned by Labour Together.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters: DiariesCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124870More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance his Department has issued on whether party political events held in Ministerial diaries are held for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act.
Answer: The Cabinet Office has not issued guidance on whether party political events held in Ministerial diaries are held for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act.
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNottingham InquiryMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 4 September 2025 to Question 70519 on Public Inquiries, what estimate she has made of the cost to the public purse of the Nottingham Inquiry.
Answer: In fulfilment of the PM’s commitment, this Government established a statutory Inquiry into the horrific attacks that took place in Nottingham in 2023. The Inquiry was formally announced by the previous Lord Chancellor to Parliament on 22 April.The total c...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIndependent Inquiry into Grooming GangsHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 4 September 2025, to Question 70519 on Public Inquiries, what is the status of Independent Commission on Grooming Gangs.
Answer: The Written Ministerial Statement entitled 'Commencement of the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, was issued on 13 April 2026.This sets out that the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs has been formally established. The final Terms of Reference...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many phones Lord Mandelson used for Government business whilst Ambassador.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, 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 transpa...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Inter MediateForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 122723 on Inter Mediate: Contracts, for what reason the agreement between her Department and Inter Mediate was classified
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 30 March in response to Question 118788, and to the previous answer to which his questions refer.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Inter MediateForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 122723 on Inter Mediate: Contracts, if he will place a copy of the grant agreement with Inter Mediate in the Library.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 30 March in response to Question 118788, and to the previous answer to which his questions refer.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: DismissalForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance her Department has issued on whether a civil servant should be dismissed for dishonesty (a) on their job application and (b) in their (i) job interview and (ii)
Answer: Conduct during recruitment, interview and vetting is governed by the Civil Service Code and Civil Service Management Code, both of which are available online at GOV.UK.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 114881 on Jonathan Powell, if he will place a copy of the Envoy declaration in the Library.
Answer: The Special Envoy submitted a Declaration of Interests Form as per the long-standing procedures for an appointment of that kind. In line with the same procedures, such forms are not routinely published.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 114881 on Jonathan Powell, what his remuneration was.
Answer: Details of individual renumeration arrangements are not routinely disclosed. The Special Envoy's appointment and terms of engagement were agreed in accordance with established procedures.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters: LanguagesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 119608 on Ministers: Languages, if she will list: (a) the name of the Minister who received coaching in a foreign language
Answer: Baroness Chapman received basic language training in Spanish, to assist with her ministerial engagements in Latin America.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Small BusinessesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 908304 on Defence: Small Business, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access of defence industry SMEs to finance; and what assessment he
Answer: As set out in the Defence Industrial Strategy, the Defence Finance and Investment Strategy (DFIS) is set to be published in early 2026. The DFIS will address barriers to financing and investment in the sector – including supporting businesses access finan...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 February 2026 to Question 113713 on Defence: Finance, what proportion of his Department's budget did not count towards the NATO percentage defence spending in 2024-25; and whether the
Answer: Around 4% of the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) budget did not count towards NATO qualifying spend in 2024-25. This is to ensure that items such as accountancy treatments are not included in the UK's return. In line with NATO guidance and previous returns, w...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal CounselMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 February 2026 to Question 110806 on Palantir, whether the Office of the UK Defence Attaché had any discussions with Global Counsel in relation to the visit.
Answer: The Defence Attache has not corresponded or met with representatives of Global Counsel in relation to the visit.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal CounselMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 February 2026 to Question 110806 on Palantir, whether the Defence Attaché to the United States has corresponded with, or met, representatives of Global Counsel since July 2024.
Answer: The Defence Attache has not corresponded or met with representatives of Global Counsel since July 2024.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPalantirMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the (a) key performance indicators and (b) social value requirements for Palantir’s contracts with his Department.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence’s contracts with Palantir are managed in line with standard government commercial practices, including performance management and social value obligations. Performance is monitored through proportionate contractual measures such as...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Innovation and ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's document entitled MOD Area of Research Interest, published on 15 January 2018, what plans his Department has to update this document.
Answer: We recognise the importance of the MOD Areas of Research Interest (ARI) in signalling Defence priorities and enabling effective engagement with the UK research community. The Department is therefore updating the MOD ARI to ensure they clearly reflect curr...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 119052 on Chagos Islands: Sovereignty, on what date did his department last report its NATO spending to NATO, and for what financial year was the report.
Answer: In line with NATO's reporting requirements, the UK last provided its defence spending data to NATO in December 2025. These included figures for financial year 2025-26.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Data ProtectionMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential risks of the public availability of geolocated fitness data on national security, including the potential identification and tracking of (a) UK Armed Force
Answer: Defence takes the security of its personnel, operations and sites extremely seriously. The Department has long recognised the potential risks associated with the public sharing of geolocated data through fitness and other digital applications. Defence per...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJosh SimonsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124852More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 122152 on Josh Simmons, in what circumstances does the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards obtain evidence from third parties when conducting a Minist
Answer: The Independent Adviser provides advice to the Prime Minister in line with his terms of reference which are set out in the Ministerial Code.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124851More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question HL15477 on Lord Mandelson, whether Ministers are able to (a) provide a steer, (b) submit requests or (c) exercise a veto of Civil Service decisions to deem tha
Answer: As set out in the Humble Address debate of 4th February, the process is being conducted and led by the Cabinet Secretary who has delegated the role to the Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary. Civil servants are of course accountable to Ministers, who are i...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
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