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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What his policy is on youth movement of EU nationals, in the context of the Government's plans to change its relationship with the EU.
We have no plans for an EU-wide youth mobility scheme and there will be no return to freedom of movement.
Pursuant to the Answer of 30 July 2024 to Question 907 on Government Departments: Public Consultation, whether his Department has issued guidance on whether (a) communications should be sent to participants in c
The Cabinet Office advises departments who contact us that a new administration may respond to a consultation that was initiated under a previous administration if they choose to do so. Departments are legally responsible for the consultations that they r...
Whether the Office for Value for Money will investigate value for money in (a) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion spending and (b) trade union facility time in the civil service.
The Office for Value for Money (OVfM) has two primary roles. First, to provide targeted interventions, working with Treasury and departments, so that value for money governs every decision government makes. Second, to recommend system reforms to ensure an...
Whether (a) her Department and (b) the Office for Value for Money plans to issue guidance on the value for money of (i) domestic and (ii) international flights.
The Office for Value for Money (OVfM) has two primary roles. First, to provide targeted interventions, working with Treasury and departments, so that value for money governs every decision government makes. Second, to recommend system reforms to ensure an...
If the Office for Value for Money will investigate the value for money of (a) expenditure relating to in the Civil Service and (b) trade union facility time in the Civil Service.
The Office for Value for Money (OVfM) has two primary roles. First, to provide targeted interventions, working with Treasury and departments, so that value for money governs every decision government makes. Second, to recommend system reforms to ensure an...
What disciplinary investigations have taken place in the last 12 months in relation to civil servants breaching political impartiality restrictions by campaigning in (a) Parliamentary by-elections and (b) the ge
The information requested is not readily available and could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost.
How many applications for Recruitment Principles exceptions has the Civil Service Commission rejected since 4 July 2024; and how many breaches of the Recruitment Principles have been identified in the same perio
Where the Civil Service Commission does not believe that a proposed appointment by exception is justified either by the needs of the Civil Service or to enable the Civil Service to participate in a government employment initiative, it may reject the propo...
What the Government's policy is on giving (a) bonuses and (b) reward-based pay to civil servants in the form of shopping vouchers.
As has been the case under successive administrations, non-cash vouchers of small amounts may be used to mark the significant contributions of staff who have worked on specific projects outside of formal performance management processes. All individual aw...
What guidance the civil service issues on employing (a) staff without posts, (b) people action teams, (c) priority movers lists, (d) redeployment registers and (e) talent pools.
Departments are responsible for setting their redundancy procedures in line with the Cabinet Office issued 2016 Civil Service Redundancy Protocol. This document is publicly available guidance, published on gov.uk. The Civil Service does not formally use t...
What information his Department holds on the (a) number of and (b) full-time equivalent staff there are in each Department that have roles relating to equality, diversity and inclusion; and whether each Departme
We are currently considering the Civil Service Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Expenditure Review commissioned by the previous Government. Each Department has delegated responsibility to manage their workforce.
What his policy is on the potential impact of European Court of Justice rulings on the UK, in the context of the Government's plans to change its relationship with the EU.
There has been no change in the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice rulings in relation to the UK.
What plans he has to respond formally to Lord Maude of Horsham's independent review of governance and accountability in the civil service.
The Department will consider Lord Maude's recommendations as this government develops its strategic plan for a more efficient and effective civil service.
Communities and Local Government, which Department is responsible for Government policy on community pubs.
The policy for community assets, including community pubs, sits within MHCLG.
What guidance the Civil Service Commission has provided on whether a decision to appoint a civil servant under one of the Recruitment Principles exceptions can be taken by a Minister.
Ministers cannot appoint civil servants.
What role Ms Jessica Sargeant will play in developing public policy on (a) the proposed Ethics and Integrity Commission, (b) reform of the Business Appointment Rules, (c) lobbying regulation, (d) political donat
It is a longstanding policy not to comment on individuals.
What steps have been taken to ensure firewalls are in place relating to the new Deputy Director in the Cabinet Office’s Propriety and Constitution Group's work on propriety casework, inquiries and investigations
It is a longstanding policy not to comment on individuals.
Pursuant to the answer of 30 July 2024 to Question 1261 on Senior Civil Servants, whether each of these roles were (a) externally advertised and (b) subject to open competition; and how many senior civil servant
The Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 requires that selection to the Civil Service must be on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition. Information on all Senior Civil Service appointments is not collated centrally. Departments can run...
What his policy is on applying the family test to new policies.
The family test guidance is owned by the Department for Work and Pensions. The Cabinet Office will follow that guidance in any policy development. DWP is responsible for encouraging its implementation across government.
Pursuant to the Answer of 30 July 2024 to Question 1261 on Senior Civil Servants, if he will provide a breakdown by (a) department and (b) job title of senior civil service jobs (i) offered and (ii) appointed si
Information on Senior Civil Service appointments is not collated centrally. Departments can run campaigns outside of the central recruitment services through their own Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or processes or made appointments from existing reserv...
What his Department's policy is on using the National Resilience Academy to provide training for (a) Ministers and (b) Rt. hon Members.
Resilience is a top priority for this government. In a statement to the House on Friday 19 July, the Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster committed to leading a review of our national resilience against the full range of risks that the UK faces. The UK Resilience Academy will be established in 2025 and be accessible to all those working in the resilience profession. This will include Ministers, government departments and arm’s length bodies (ALBs), local resilience forums and partnerships, emergency responders, the voluntary and community sector, Critical National Infrastructure owners and operators and businesses. There will also be tools for households and individuals. The training provided will be benchmarked against the National Occupational Standards for civil contingencies, which will be refreshed to include all resilience disciplines, including crisis management.