Mike Wood MP: written questions
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Civil Servants: RedundancyCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27962More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026 to Question 19042 on Civil Servants: Redundancy, whether the dismissal of Oliver Robbins was undertaken under the (a) 2010 and (b) 1992 Act.
Answer: It is a longstanding policy not to comment on HR matters.
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartmental ResponsibilitiesCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27961More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026 to Question 18632 on Departmental Responsibilities, on what data her Department’s strategic plan was updated; and if she will publish that data.
Answer: We expect the plan to be updated in due course reported on in the usual way, including via the Annual Report and Accounts.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPermanent SecretariesCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27960More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026 to Question 8059 on Permanent Secretaries, what the timetable is for a decision.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27959More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026 to Question 18047 on Lord Mandelson, whether the Lord Glasman communications have been withheld at the request of the Metropolitan Police.
Answer: The documents published across the first and second tranches represent the entirety of the material held by the Government available for disclosure, with the exception of those documents withheld exclusively at the request of the Metropolitan Police. To a...
Answered 23 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Relations With EUCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27958More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the European Partnership Bill will contain powers to amend legislation to adopt EU legislative provisions; and whether there will be secondary legislation with negative and affirmative provisions.
Answer: As confirmed in the King’s Speech, the Government will be bringing forward the European Partnership Bill to implement any agreements between the UK and the EU. We will share further details in due course and Parliament will have the opportunity to scrutin...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: AuditCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27957More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026 to Question 19027 on Cabinet Office: Audit, what the procedural error in the sequencing of the recruitment process was.
Answer: We would not provide that level of detail as it could allow the individual campaign and appointee concerned to be identified.
Answered 25 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNo 10 North: StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27956More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether there is a (a) target and (b) budgeted headcount for No10 North.
Answer: We will recruit the necessary people to No 10 North in Manchester to continue to support good growth in every postcode. This will be covered by existing departmental budgets.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27955More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Cabinet Office headcount and payroll data for July 2026, published on 25 August 2026, whether future editions of that data will break down staff based in (a) the Office for the Prime Minist
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Inter Mediate has undertaken any work for the UK Government in relation to the Chagos Islands or Mauritius.
Answer: Inter Mediate have not undertaken any work for the UK Government in relation to the Chagos Islands or Mauritius.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is his policy on (a) cultural, (b political and (c) economic engagement within the Communist Party of China.
Answer: Our approach to China is clear-eyed and rooted in the UK national interest. We are cooperating with China where we can, to address global challenges as fellow permanent members of the UN Security Council, including on climate, international development, g...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Official HospitalityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 28 August 2026, to Question 16924, on FCDO: Official Hospitality, what was the budget for the summer reception.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer I gave on 8 September 2026, to Question 20771 where the cost of the event was £45,357.26.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate her Department has made of the differences in average salaries, for roles of the same grade, between (a) DHSC and (b) NHS England; and whether respective salaries will be levelled up
Answer: I have nothing to add at this time to the answer I gave the Hon. Member on 11 September in response to Question 21703, but as and when there are further updates to report, we will ensure that the House is informed.
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPension Protection Fund: FleishmanHillardDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026, to Question 19347, on Pension Protection Fund: FleishmanHillard, if he will place in the Library a copy of the (a) Scope of Work document and (b) project spec
Answer: Copies of these documents will be placed in the Library of the House. Personal data, including names and contact details of individuals, has been redacted in accordance with data protection requirements.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVoting MethodsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the comments by the Minister of 2 September 2026, Official Report, Column 342, on the Representation of the People Bill, what is the Government’s policy on (a)
Answer: The Government's immediate priority is to deliver the electoral reforms already before Parliament. The Prime Minister remains committed to electoral reform as a way of supporting a politics that works for all people in all places and is open to different ...
Answered 28 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLand Registry: Remote WorkingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the expectation for the office attendance rate of Land Registry staff to attend the office; and what are the addresses of each office of the Land Registry.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordRepresentation of the People BillMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the comments by the Minister of 2 September 2026, Official Report, Columns 340 and 342, on the Representation of the People Bill, what are the terms of referenc
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that the UK's political finance framework remains robust and commands public confidence. We are establishing a cross-government task and finish team to consider the issues threatening UK democracy, incl...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIntelligence Services: Summer Internship ProgrammeCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27476More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 28 July 2026, to Question 16155, on Intelligence Services: Summer Internship Programme, whether (a) white British and (b) middle class students, will be able to join a MI5, MI6 or SIS i
Answer: The eligibility criteria for 2027 internship schemes in the United Kingdom Intelligence Community were or will be made publicly available on agency websites when the schemes are advertised.We are striving wherever possible to ensure that people from backg...
Answered 29 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters' Private OfficesCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27475More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026, to Question 19034, on Minister’s Private Offices, whether the quarterly reviews of the record management policy compliance in relation to the Prime Minister’s Office,
Answer: The quarterly reviews of policy compliance confirm that the procedures and processes for record keeping in the Cabinet Office are robust.
Answered 24 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLord Case and Lord WormaldCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27474More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether a Cabinet Office Minister specifically authorised the exit payment made to the outgoing Cabinet Secretaries of (a) Simon Case and (b) Chris Wormald.
Answer: The necessary approvals were given for payments made to Lord Wormald and Lord Case, as set out in the Guidance on Public Sector Exit Payments.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, further to the answer of 3 September 2026, to Question HL2688, on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, how much was spent on social media influences for Digital ID.
Answer: Any costs incurred across government as part of the Digital ID programme will be reported through the usual, departmental accounts processes.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026, to Question HL2688, on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, and with reference to the answer of 9 December 2025, to Question 96190, on Ident
Answer: The £1.8 billion over three years was a provisional forecast published by the OBR. The OBR is an independent body and is best placed to provide details on the methodology it uses when producing forecasts. As this was a provisional forecast it was not ackn...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Public ConsultationCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27471More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the letter, "Simplification and Agency of Government - Letter to all ministers", of 7 September 2026, whether the Cabinet Office Consultation Principles will be amended; and if she will place i
Answer: To align with the government’s revised approach to consultation and public participation, we will amend the Cabinet Office Consultation Principles. There is no current plan to place the new general guidance in the library.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment: RegulationCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27470More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the letter, "Simplification and Agency of Government - Letter to all ministers", of 7 September 2026, what is the timetable for the more detailed guidance on approaches to public participation
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordStreet Trading: Westminster BridgeCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27469More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 26 March 2026, to Question HL15648, on Government Departments: Security, and of 9 March 2026, to Question 115864, on Street Trading: Westminster Bridge, whether live information f
Answer: Unlawful activity within this zone is a matter for the police. The police monitor unlawful activity within the Government Secure Zone, and share information with relevant partners. Offences such as illegal street trading are the responsibility of relevant...
Answered 30 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters and Special Advisers: EmailCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27468More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether (a) she and (b) each of the Cabinet Office’s special advisers list pronouns on their email signatures when corresponding within government.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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