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 her Department made representations to the Bank of England on changes to banknote design and imagery.
As set out in the Memorandum of Understanding between HM Treasury and the Bank of England, the Bank of England is entirely responsible for the design, production, issue and distribution of banknotes. HM Treasury has not made representations to the Bank of...
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 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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
With reference to the answer of 2 June 2026 to question HL105 on Lord Mandelson, for what reason Lord Mandelson’s visit to 11 Downing Street on 8 January 2025 was not recorded in transparency returns; and whether a
Awaiting answer.
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 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...
What (a) formal and (b) informal discussions her Department has had with the Bank of England on the proposals to replace historic figures on banknotes with wildlife imagery.
There have been no formal or informal discussions between HM Treasury and the Bank of England on the design of the H-series of banknotes, beyond the Bank of England at the point of announcement informing HM Treasury of its plans. As set out in the Memoran...
Whether any special advisers have (a) taken unpaid leave or (b) work part-time on a separate contract, to assist any of the current Parliamentary by-elections.
As per the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, where a special adviser wishes to undertake work for a political party which does not arise out of government business they may do this either in their own time, outside office hours, or under a separate co...
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 4140 on Government Departments: Communication, what definition (a) her Department and (b) HMRC uses for embedded communicators.
(a) HM Treasury and (b) HM Revenue and Customs use a consistent definition of “embedded communicators”, aligned with guidance from the Cabinet Office and the Government Communications Service (GCS) annual data collection exercise.Embedded communicators ar...
With reference to the answer of 8 June 2026, to Question 4140, on Government Departments: Communication, where the 284 staff who are members of the Government Communications Network are in addition to the 44 embedde
HMRC has 284 communications professionals who are members of the Government Communications Service and work within HMRC’s core Communications directorate. These staff provide strategic communications, media handling, campaign delivery and corporate commun...
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...