Peter Bedford MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Scotland Office: Civil ServantsScotland OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: No civil servants in the Scotland Office were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 or (b) 2025. Civil Servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with dedication and...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: Civil ServantsNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: There were no civil servants in the Northern Ireland Office who were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in 2024 or 2025. Civil Servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Civil ServantsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Civil Servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.Allegation...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Civil ServantsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not centrally record the number of civil servants who have been found to have broken the Civil Service Code and this information could only be provided at disproportionate cost. To determine the number who had, this would requ...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Civil ServantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: The following table shows recorded disciplinary cases which were upheld and included breaches of the Civil Service Code, for 2024 and 2025: Year of outcomeNumber of these cases where the allegation included “Breaches of the Civil Service Code”2024<5202...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Civil ServantsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: In 2024 there were 8 disciplinary cases in the central Government Department that closed in that year and where the reason for the case was categorised specifically as ‘Breaches of the Civil Service Code’. Of these 8 cases, less than 5 resulted in Final ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Civil ServantsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Civil servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. In 2024 a...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Civil ServantsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Five or fewer* civil servants were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in 2024Six civil servants were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in 2025.*Volumes which are five or fewer have been redacted to avoid potential identification of indi...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Civil ServantsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: The department’s disciplinary report only shows current live, on-going disciplinary cases and those closed within the past 12 months. There is also no detail on the disciplinary report that specifically states breaches of Civil Service Code as the reason ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Civil ServantsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: There were(a) Five or fewer* civil servants were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in 2024.(b) Eight civil servants were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in 2025. *Volumes which are five or fewer have been redacted to avoid potential ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124314More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: The Cabinet Office is committed to the highest standards of integrity. Allegations of breaches of the Civil Service Code are investigated thoroughly in line with our departmental disciplinary procedures. The Department’s systems are not configured to aggr...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Civil ServantsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Case numbers for individuals breaking the civil service code in 2024 were below 5. In line with section 40(2) of the FOI Act this figure is deemed too low to release due to risks of individuals being identified. There were no cases in which DCMS civil ser...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: Civil ServantsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Civil Servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.The inform...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Civil ServantsDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Civil Servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.The depart...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Civil ServantsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Civil Servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.We can con...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTreasury: Civil ServantsTreasuryTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124309More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Civil Servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. HM Treasu...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Civil ServantsHome OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: Civil Servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. As breach...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Civil ServantsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many civils servants were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold Civil Service‑wide data on findings of breaches of the Civil Service Code. Oversight of the Civil Service Code, including centrally held information on its application across government depart...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAttorney General's Office: Performance AppraisalAttorney GeneralTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123976More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.
Answer: The AGO is committed to thorough performance management and has in place robust processes to ensure that those who fall below the expected standards are supported to improve in a timely manner. Data has been withheld where disclosure could risk identifyin...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: Performance AppraisalScotland OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.
Answer: The Scotland Office is committed to thorough performance management and has in place robust processes to ensure that those who fall below the expected standards are supported to improve in a timely manner. No employees have been placed on a Performance Im...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWales Office: Performance AppraisalWales OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.
Answer: The Wales Office has fifty staff and is committed to thorough performance management and has in place robust processes to ensure that those who fall below the expected standards are supported to improve in a timely manner. To this end, there have been: No...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: Performance AppraisalNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.
Answer: The Northern Ireland Office is committed to thorough performance management and has in place robust processes to ensure that those who fall below the expected standards are supported to improve in a timely manner. To this end, there have been no employees...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Performance AppraisalMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.
Answer: MHCLG is committed to thorough performance management and has in place robust processes to ensure that those who fall below the expected standards are supported to improve in a timely manner. To this end, there have been:70 employees who have been placed ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Performance AppraisalDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.
Answer: Although the Department holds data on performance markings, it does not centrally record the number of employees on performance management plans and therefore cannot provide figures for 2023, 2024, or 2025. Senior Civil Servants (SCS) and delegated grades...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Performance AppraisalDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.
Answer: Performance Action Plans are an informal tool managed within the line management chain. Department for Transport therefore does not hold any central data on how many civil servants have a performance management plan in place.
Answered 17 Apr 2026
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