Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alex Burghart this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Pursuant to the answer of 29 May 2026 to Question 2043 on Government Departments: Whatsapp, what the terms of reference are of the independent review into non-corporate communication channels; who will undertake
Further details of the independent review, including the name of the reviewer, will be announced to the House before the review commences.
What assessment he has made of trends in the level of UK-affiliated (a) public relations and (b) public affairs firms contracting with businesses associated with Russia from 2022.
The Government has introduced robust mechanisms to ensure transparency and monitor how foreign actors engage with contracting with businesses associated with Russia.In July 2025, the Government operationalised the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, in...
How much Jonathan Powell has claimed on expenses since he was appointed a special adviser; and whether any expense claims have been submitted but not approved.
The National Security Adviser claims expenses in the usual way, in line with Cabinet Office policies.
Whether he has a policy on commenting on the conclusions of a publicly announced leak inquiry once that inquiry is no longer live.
In line with the policy of successive administrations, we do not routinely comment on the details of leak inquiries.
Whether he plans to amend (a) secondary legislation introduced under the Freedom of Information Act and (b) guidance on the Freedom of Information regime.
The Government is committed to Freedom of Information (“FOI”) and continues to monitor the performance and implementation of the FOI Act to ensure it is operating as intended by Parliament. There are no current plans to amend secondary legislation or guid...
What is the aggregate number of special advisers who have joined government since July 2024, and how many special advisers have since left Crown Service, according to information held by Cabinet Office special a
The number of special advisers are published each year in the Annual Report on Special Advisers which is laid in parliament. The Annual Report on Special Advisers 2026 will be published in due course.
For what reason his Department ceased using Palantir software; and on what date the contract ended.
The previous government signed a contract with Palantir between 31 August 2020 and 31 August 2024 for the development and delivery of a Border Flow Tool. The service was for the provision of data to support decision making for the EU exit transition perio...
With reference to the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister's oral contribution during the debate on Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address of 3 June 2026, Official Report column 1264, who is conducting the
The Independent Reviewer’s name and further details about the review will be announced to the House before its work commences.
Whether his stolen phone was a Government device; and whether official Government information was held on that phone when it was stolen.
In answer to the question, it has been confirmed that the Cabinet Minister’s stolen phone was a personal device and not a Government device.In addition the policy for using non-corporate communication channels (e.g. WhatsApp, private email, SMS) for gover...
What metadata is held in relation to WhatsApp messages transferred to the Government to respond to the Humble Address.
I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s statement and release of information on 1st June, in response to the Humble Address. The documents published in the first and second tranches contain the entirety of the documents the Government has available for...
With reference to the written statement of 2 June 2026, HCWS78, on Cabinet Manual, whether it will provide additional guidance on how Cabinet Secretaries are appointed.
The Cabinet Manual update will ensure that it reflects the main “laws, conventions and rules that affect the operation and procedures of the Government”. Updates will be needed to reflect changes and developments since its publication in 2011.We will seek...
Whether the Government Property Agency has spent money on outdoor furniture for (a) HM Treasury or (b) Great George Street (GOGGS) since July 2024.
GPA has spent money on outdoor furniture at GOGGS. This was not specifically for HM Treasury but for the benefit of all occupants of the building.
With reference to the written statement of 2 June 2026, HCWS78, on Cabinet Manual, what changes he plans to make to the Cabinet Manual; and whether it will seek to amend any existing conventions where legislatio
The Cabinet Manual update will ensure that it reflects the main “laws, conventions and rules that affect the operation and procedures of the Government”. Updates will be needed to reflect changes and developments since its publication in 2011.We will seek...
Whether any individual refused to provide information to the Government for the Humble Address.
I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s statement and release of information on 1st June, in response to the Humble Address. The documents published in the first and second tranches contain the entirety of the documents the Government has available for...
With reference to the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister's oral contribution during the debate on Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address of 3 June 2026, Official Report column 1264, if he will place in th
The Cabinet Secretary wrote to all Heads of Department on 1st June 2026 to remind them of their responsibilities to ensure that their departments maintain accurate official records, have systems in place to protect sensitive information, and preserve reco...
Whether individual Departments are required to record spending on official cars for Ministers and officials separately.
The Government Car Service (GCS) provides vehicles to departments as a shared resource.Individual departments are responsible for their own internal financial management and record keeping arrangements.
Whether the Prime Minister has electronic communications with Lord Mandelson that have been passed to the Metropolitan Police.
I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s statement and release of information on 1st June, in response to the Humble Address. The documents published in the first and second tranches contain the entirety of the documents the Government has available for...
Whether he plans to review his policy on re-joining the (a) EU customs union and (b) EEA single market.
While this government remains committed to reducing barriers to trade and cutting red-tape with our largest trading partner, the government’s red lines are clear: there will be no return to the Single Market, Customs Union or freedom of movement.
Whether 10 Downing Street holds mobile phone bill data or call log information on phone calls made on Morgan McSweeney’s official phone to Lord Mandelson.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 29 April 2026, PQ 123637.
With reference to Volume 2-III of the Government response to the Humble Address on Lord Mandelson, and further to Morgan McSweeney’s oral evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, what is the status of t
I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s statement and release of information on 1st June, in response to the Humble Address. The documents published in the first and second tranches contain the entirety of the documents the Government has available for...