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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Whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the findings of the Intelligence and Security Committee outlined in the Committee's press notice of 15 May 2026 on the use of W
As the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister said to the House on 19 May, the Government acknowledges the Intelligence and Security Committee’s concerns on this matter and has already shared with the ISC its plans and terms for an independent review of th...
How many times Jonathan Powell, the Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser, has given oral evidence to Parliament since his appointment.
It is for Ministers to account to Parliament in public. The National Security Adviser has met with MPs in private as part of his role providing advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on national security matters, including a private session with the...
With reference to the answer of 11 December 2025 to Question 96206 on Lord Alli, what the role or job function of Lord Alli was at that time.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 11 December 2025, Official Report, PQ 96206.
With reference to the answer of 10 March 2026 to Question 113614 on Prime Minister: Palantir, whether Palantir was in attendance in the White House when the Prime Minister met President Trump on 27 February 2025
No.
What steps the Prime Minister is taking to improve trust between ministers and the Civil Service.
The Prime Minister is clear on the vital importance of the relationship between politicians and officials. Ministers and officials continue to work closely on delivering the Prime Minister’s priorities.
With reference to the answer of 22 December 2025, to Question 99535, on List of Ministerial Responsibilities, what is the reason the updated list of Ministerial Responsibilities following the September 2025 resh
An updated List of Ministerial Responsibilities is still in production due to a number of further ministerial changes announced on 12 and 14 May 2026.
With reference to the letter from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards to the Prime Minister of 27 February 2026 relating to the conduct of the hon. Member for Makerfield, whether any substantive (a)
The Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards is independent of Government.The work undertaken by the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards in relation to the former Member for Makerfield is set out in his advice to the Prime Minister of 27th Fe...
If he will publish in full the initial view or opinion that the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics Team gave to the Hon Member for Makerfield on the Ministerial Code, before the matter was referred to the Indep
I refer the Hon Member to the response given to PQ 2085.
With reference to the letter from the Cabinet Secretary to the Hon Member for Brentwood and Ongar of 25 April 2026, section 2, what was the reason why the Prime Minister's readout from the submission to appoint
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20th April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21st April, providing an update on the response to the Hu...
Whether the Government plans to publish expanded terms of reference for the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls.
I refer the Hon Member to the press releases published on gov.uk, outlining the roles.
Whether the Government plans to publish expanded terms of reference for the Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation work on HM Treasury.
I refer the Hon Member to the press releases published on gov.uk, outlining the roles.
With reference to the PCS trade union press release, of 6 May 2026, on Improved Cabinet Office guidance on time off for union reps secured, if he will publish the (a) updated Facility Time Framework and (b) revi
A copy of the updated Facility Time Framework will be deposited in the House Library shortly.
With reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 113590 on Erasmus+ Programme: Finance, what the planned timetable is for the negotiation of the next Multiannual Financial Framework.
We have successfully finalised the UK’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027. This agreement explicitly recognises that any future agreement into the next Multiannual Financial Framework must also reflect a fair balance of financial contributions and be inform...
Whether his Department has signed any international agreements, including with supranational organisations, that do not have the formal legal status of treaties since July 2024.
The Cabinet Office, on behalf of HMG, have entered into various arrangements with international partners and supranational organisations since July 2024, to facilitate cooperation on shared priorities. Since July 2024, for example, the Government has sign...
If he will amend legislation to make the Ministerial Pension Scheme subject to forfeiture proceedings in cases where a Minister of the Crown is found to have broken the law in relation to their Ministerial dutie
The government does not currently have any plans to amend the Ministerial Pension Scheme.
With reference to the letter from the Cabinet Secretary to the Hon Member for Brentwood and Ongar of 25 April 2026, section 3, what was the reason for the delay between the passing of the Humble Address resoluti
I refer you to the Oral Statement on the 27 April providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves. As the Chief Secretar...
Further to the Part of a Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 4 February 2026 relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to Washington, Volume 1, HC1774-I, 11 Mar
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March,and the Oral Statement on the 27 April providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. All relevant stakeholders who had to consider submissions to th...
How much has (a) HM Treasury and (b) its PFI contractors spent on outdoor furniture in the last 12 months.
HM Treasury has not spent money on outdoor furniture in the last 12 months. It does not have a PFI contract as it occupies space managed by the GPA.
With reference to the Cabinet Secretary's objectives 2026-27 published on 7 April 2026, what is the timetable for refreshing the Civil Service Code; in what manner will the code be refreshed; and whether politic
The Cabinet Secretary has set out her intention to refresh the Civil Service Code to ensure it is up to date, well understood, and adhered to across the Civil Service.
Whether the Cabinet Secretary plans to issue a new edition of the Cabinet Manual in 2026-27.
The Prime Minister has announced that the Government will update the Cabinet Manual to ensure it remains an authoritative guide to the UK’s constitutional arrangements.