Every parliamentary written question tabled by Mike Wood this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Showing 341–360 of 1,929 · Cabinet Office
With reference to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 124818, on Morgan McSweeney and of 2 September 2025, to Question 69874 on Baroness Gray of Tottenham, if he will make it his policy to disclose informati
It is a longstanding policy not to comment on individuals. The Model Contract for Special Advisers is published online and details the specific circumstances in which payments are payable.
With reference to the answer of 2 March 2026 to Question 113782 on Freedom of information: Databases, whether the Fivium e-case database records whether a FOI request is substantively (a) refused, or (b) disclos
Cabinet Office records the outcomes of all FOI requests, including whether information is disclosed or withheld. These are reported in the FOI statistics, which are published on a quarterly and annual basis, on Gov.UK at https://www.gov.uk/government/coll...
Whether the Prime Minister has had engagement with representatives of Palantir since July 2024 that has not been declared in Ministerial meeting data published on gov.uk.
Details of official meetings held in a ministerial capacity with external organisations or individuals are declared quarterly on GOV.UK.
With reference to the answer of 28 April 2026, to Question 12480 on National Security Council: Disclosure of Information, whether the National Security Council leak inquiry has concluded.
In line with the policy of successive administrations, we do not comment on live leak inquiries.
With reference to the Answer of 2 March 2026, to Question 113721 on Government Departments: Disclosure of Information, what is the expected timetable for the conclusion of the review by the Government Internal A
The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) expects to issue a draft report of its findings to the Cabinet Office and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) by the end of June. In line with standard practice for GIAA reviews, and given t...
With reference to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 125413 on UK Trade with EU: Dispute Resolution, whether the panellists are direct ministerial appointments; and if he will list their names.
The individuals have been appointed by both the UK Government and European Union under obligations set out in the Trade and Co-operation Agreement, and in accordance with the standards set out in Article 409 of that treaty. The list of agreed individuals ...
With reference to the No10 press release entitled Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls of 9 May 2026, whether Baroness Harman will advise on the commencement of the so
I refer the Hon Member to the press release entitled Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls on gov.uk, which sets out details of the role.
What the cost to the public purse is of the (a) appointment, (b) dismissal, (c) inquiries and (d) reviews associated with the appointment of Peter Mandelson.
I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s statement and release of information on 1st June, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
How many and what proportion of full-time staff on full pay) in (a) his Department and (b) 10 Downing Street work compressed hours over a four day week.
Cabinet Office and 10 Downing Street do not centrally hold data on employees working compressed hours. Working compressed hours is a form of flexible working and is agreed and arranged between individual employees and their line managers.
With reference to the answer of 28 April 2026 to Question 128726 on Lord Mandelson, who the Government Security Group review will report to; what its terms of reference are; and whether a report will be laid bef
The review conducted by the Government Security Group into whether any security concerns were raised during Peter Mandelson’s tenure as HMA Washington will be an internal review only. This is to enable thorough examination of any national security issues....
Whether he plans to recommence the review into Peter Mandelson’s contact with Jeffery Epstein after the Metropolitan Police have decided whether to initiate a prosecution.
I refer the Hon Member to UIN 424.
If he will publish the Cabinet Office Freedom of Information Act response, Reference: FOI2026/04977, of 10 April 2026.
I will deposit the referenced FOI in the Commons Library.
With reference to the answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 123696 on EU Cohesion Fund, for what reason joining the EU electricity market requires payments to reduce economic and social disparities.
The UK is not currently contributing to EU Cohesion Funds as a consequence of the UK/EU reset. The EU is seeking an appropriate UK financial contribution to the EU’s cohesion policy, alongside an electricity agreement. Any UK financial contribution would ...
What assessment has he made of the potential impact of an EU youth mobility scheme on (a) domestic unemployment levels, (b) domestic welfare dependency and (c) the number of young UK nationals in work.
This Government is committed to ensuring opportunities for young British citizens to live, work, study, and travel across the European Union. That is why at the 2025 UK-EU Summit, we agreed to negotiate a balanced youth experience scheme with the EU. We h...
With reference to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 119406 on Ian Horobin, how are conventions on such peerage matters (a) established and (b) amended.
Conventions form part of our uncodified constitution. They are rules of constitutional practice that are generally accepted, and regarded as binding in operation, but not in law. Conventions are not static, but are developed and evolve to reflect changing...
With reference to the Answer of 16 February 2026 to Question 110418 on By-elections: Gorton and Denton, if he will publish reminder guidance that has been issued on the Makerfield and Aberdeen South by-elections
An internal reminder of the rules governing the conduct of UK Government civil servants - which are an extension of those that apply at all times as set out in the Civil Service code - has been provided to departments in the usual way, following the calli...
With reference to the answer of 15 April 2026, to Question 123696, on EU Cohesion Fund, in which policy areas could the UK make payments towards EU cohesion or structural funds, following the EU/UK reset.
The UK is not currently contributing to EU Cohesion Funds as a consequence of the UK/EU reset. Whilst the EU is seeking an appropriate UK financial contribution to the EU’s cohesion policy, alongside an electricity agreement, any contribution would be sub...
With reference to the answer of 15 April 2026, to Question 125413, on UK Trade with EU: Dispute Resolution, where the public expression of interest for the UK panellists was published and advertised.
The call for panellists was published on gov.uk, and can be found here.
With reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125527 on Erasmus+ Programme, if he will provide the direct relevant hyperlink to the specific amendments to Protocol I.
Decision No 1/2026 of the Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, amends Protocol I of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This Decision sets out the specific amendments to Protocol I and can ...
With reference to the answer of 29 April 2026 to Question 129162 on Cabinet Office: Written Questions and further to the ICO Decision Notice IC-382003-M4X6 issued to the Cabinet Office on 29 January 2026, how ma
Details of official meetings held in a ministerial capacity with external organisations or individuals are declared quarterly on GOV.UK. Party political meetings and events are a matter for the Labour Party.