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Written questions by Andrew.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Stuart Andrew this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

Department:All (319)Department of Health and Social Care (174)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (48)Treasury (33)Department for Education (16)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (12)Cabinet Office (7)Department for Transport (5)Home Office (5)Department for Work and Pensions (4)Ministry of Justice (4)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (3)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (3)

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6 Jun 2025·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

Whether he has issued guidance on Ministerial attendance at public events that include performers whose previous public statements have raised concerns about the endorsement of violence.

Reply

The Ministerial Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of ministers. Ministers are personally responsible for deciding how to act and conduct themselves in the light of the Code and for justifying their actions and conduct to Parliament and the public.

6 Jun 2025·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

Whether his Department has issued any guidance to Ministers on attendance at public events featuring performers whose past public statements have raised concern among hon. Members.

Reply

The Ministerial Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of ministers. Ministers are personally responsible for deciding how to act and conduct themselves in the light of the Code and for justifying their actions and conduct to Parliament and the public.

6 Jun 2025·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

Whether the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics Team provided advice to the Prime Minister on (a) political donations made by candidates for and (b) other aspects of his role in the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Reply

As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence.The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. The Government is co-operating fully with the Commissioner's office.

6 Jun 2025·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

Whether the Commissioner for Public Appointments was consulted on the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator; and whether the Commissioner raised any concerns on the process.

Reply

The Commissioner is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. The Government is co-operating fully with the Commissioner's office.

6 Jun 2025·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

Whether the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics Team provided advice in relation to the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Reply

As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence.The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. The Government is co-operating fully with the Commissioner's office.

6 Jun 2025·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

Whether his Department had a role in (a) reviewing and (b) overseeing the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Reply

As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence.The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. The Government is co-operating fully with the Commissioner's office.

6 Jun 2025·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

Whether the Prime Minister plans to recuse himself from decisions relating to the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Reply

The appointing Minister is the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth.

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