Every parliamentary written question tabled by John Glen this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of employing the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff as a civil servant.
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of his Chief of Staff as a special adviser. This has been the case in successive administrations.
Whether the Prime Minister is taking steps to reduce his carbon footprint during official duties.
Ministerial travel is undertaken using efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. Security considerations are also taken into account. It has been the practice that official Prime Ministerial flights are carbon offset where that is possible.
Whether former (a) Labour Party, (b) Labour Parliamentary and (c) Labour Together staff who have joined the Civil Service under recruitment principles exceptions since 4 July 2024 are permitted to attend Labour
Guidance on attendance at Party Conference for civil servants can be found on gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-servants-and-party-conferences-guidance/annual-party-conferences-2024
How many staff are seconded to 10 Downing Street from outside Government; what roles those people perform; from which outside body each has been seconded; and what the length of each secondment is.
For management and staffing purposes the Prime Minister’s Office is part of the Cabinet Office. I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer given by then Cabinet Office Minister Jeremy Quin on 15 June 2023, Official Report PQ 188973
Which of the public appointments for which the Prime Minister is responsible are due to be (a) renewed and (b) filled in the next 12 months; what the (i) remit, (ii) salary, (iii) political restrictions, (iv) el
As was the case under previous administrations, public appointments follow the Governance Code on Public Appointments, as set out by the Cabinet Office. Further details can be found at the following link: Governance Code on Public Appointments - GOV.UK (w...
What discussions (a) No.10 special advisers and (b) the No.10 Appointments Team have had with Lord Alli on recommending individuals for public appointments.
As was the case under previous administrations, public appointments follow the Governance Code on Public Appointments, as set out by the Cabinet Office. Further details can be found at the following link: Governance Code on Public Appointments - GOV.UK (w...
On how many Fridays the Prime Minister has worked after 6.00pm since 4 July 2024.
The Prime Minister works all the hours required to deliver for the country.
What guidance her Department issues to special advisers on briefing the media.
The Code of Conduct for Special Advisers is set by the Prime Minister and special advisers are expected to work in line with the Code at all times.
With reference to the letter from the First Civil Service Commissioner of 30 August 2024 to Heads of Department on the review of appointments made by exception at delegated grades, when he expects the Commission
The timing and publication of the review are matters for the Civil Service Commission, which is operationally independent of the Cabinet Office.
What political restrictions apply to Deputy Directors in his Department.
The Civil Service Management Code requires that civil servants in “the politically restricted” category i.e. members of the Senior Civil Service, must not take part in national political activities, must seek permission to take part in local political act...
What recent assessment he has made of the standard of briefing provided to the Prime Minister from the Civil Service; and what steps (a) he and (b) the Cabinet Secretary takes to ensure briefings meet Ministers'
The Civil Service Code requires all civil servants to provide objective information and advice to ministers, and to present the options and facts accurately. The Government will continue to ensure that briefing to Ministers is of a high standard and meets...
What (a) direct ministerial and (b) other public appointments to her Department and associated bodies have (i) been (A) removed from their posts and (B) asked to resign and (ii) been made since 4 July 2024.
No direct ministerial appointments to the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) or the Law Officers’ Departments (the Crown Prosecution Service, Serious Fraud Office, Government Legal Department, and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate) have been made or ...
What his policy is on virtual meetings for staff working in 10 Downing Street.
For management and staffing purposes the Prime Minister’s Office is part of the Cabinet Office. As was the case under the previous administration, there is no specific policy on virtual meetings.
Media and Sport, what (a) direct ministerial and (b) other public appointments to her Department and associated bodies have (i) been (A) removed from their posts and (B) asked to resign and (ii) made since 4 July
DCMS does not routinely record and collect the reasons for appointees leaving their positions and the reasons why an appointee leaves their role cannot be shared due to GDPR regulations.Appointments are routinely published and can be found on gov.uk.
What (a) direct ministerial and (b) other public appointments to his Department and associated bodies have (i) been (A) removed from their posts and (B) asked to resign and (ii) made since 4 July 2024.
The Department has not removed any direct Ministerial appointees or public appointees from their posts. No direct Ministerial appointees or public appointees have been asked to resign. The Department has made no statutory direct Ministerial appointments. ...
With reference to the oral answer of the Leader of the House of Lords of 4 September 2024, Official Report, House of Lords, col. 1157, what the Government's policy is on publicly announcing (a) direct ministeria
Direct ministerial appointments are publicly announced at the time of, or soon after, the point at which the appointment itself is made, except on rare occasions for very sensitive roles. There is no central policy or guidance around publicly announcing t...
Food and Rural Affairs, what (a) direct ministerial and (b) other public appointments to his Department and associated bodies have (i) been (A) removed from their posts and (B) asked to resign and (ii) made s
No direct ministerial appointees have been removed or asked to resign from their post since 4 July 2024. Two public appointees have been removed from post since 4 July. The reasons why an appointee has left their role is the appointee’s personal informati...
What guidance the (a) Civil Service Commission, (b) Cabinet Office Ethics and Propriety Team and (c) Cabinet Secretary has given to (i) Ministers and (ii) Permanent Secretaries and Accounting Officers on (1) the
The Civil Service Recruitment Principles set out the parameters for ministerial involvement in Civil Service appointments. These have not changed since the Rt Hon member was a minister in the department. In August 2024, the First Civil Service Commissione...
With reference to paragraph 56 of the report of the Seventh Report of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Select Committee entitled The Role of Non-Executive Directors in Government, Session 202
The Corporate Governance Code for Central Government Departments makes clear that Secretaries of State are responsible for appointing non-executive board members. When new Ministers are appointed, they may wish to review the balance of skills and experien...
What information his Department holds on the number of people that have been appointed to posts in her Department, other than special advisers, who have (a) worked for and (b) been seconded to (i) the Labour part
The Ministry of Justice does not hold the requested information in a central location. HR policies outline the Ministry of Justice’s stance on political activity, with declaration requirements varying by grade.