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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Whether he plans to revise the transparency publication guidance for (a) Ministers, (b) special advisers and (c) senior officials.
There are no immediate plans to revise transparency guidance issued to departments following the recent publication of new transparency guidance relating to ministers, special advisers and senior officials on GOV.UK at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6604110bf9ab41001aeea39c/2024_04_02-Ministers-Transparency-Guidance.pdf
Whether the Prime Minister plans to nominate members of the House of Lords who (a) are over 80 and (b) will become over 80 before the end of the Parliament.
1. The minimum age requirement for someone to be a member of the House of Lords is 21. This is provided for in the Standing Orders of the House, and as such this is a matter for the House2. Any future nominations to the House of Lords are a matter for the Prime Minister. The Government has set out its commitment to modernise the Lords, including introducing a mandatory retirement age. The Government will continue to engage on this and the wider reform agenda.
Whether the Prime Minister plans to (a) maintain, (b) update and (c) donate a book to the Prime Minister's Library in 10 Downing Street.
The Prime Minister will consider this at an appropriate time.
What plans the Prime Minister has to appoint a permanent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
The process to appoint a permanent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is in progress, with the appropriate checks on the integrity and merit of appointees applied accordingly.
Whether special advisers working at 10 Downing Street will be able to opt-out of the 48-hour working week.
Like other employees, special advisers are able to opt-out of the 48-hour maximum working week.
Whether Vidhya Alakeson is employed as a Government special adviser.
Ms Alakeson is employed on a part-time contract as a special adviser to the Prime Minister, and is subject to the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers.
Whether Morgan McSweeney is employed as a Government special adviser.
Mr McSweeney is employed on a part-time contract as a special adviser to the Prime Minister, and is subject to the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers.
How many incoming Downing Street special advisers were recruited from (a) the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, (b) Labour Together and (c) Global Counsel.
Previous employers of current staff is personal information, and as was the practice under the previous Administration, would not be appropriate to be shared.
When the Prime Minister’s Office plans to finalise the salaries for each special adviser.
Information on Special Adviser numbers and costs will be published in the Annual Report on Special Advisers as per the requirements of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010, as was the case under the previous Administration.
If the Prime Minister will publish the list of special advisers before the summer recess.
Information on Special Adviser numbers and costs will be published in the Annual Report on Special Advisers as per the requirements of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010, as was the case under the previous Administration.
Communities and Local Government, which Department is responsible for tackling intimidation in public life.
Intimidation and abuse of those participating in public life has no place in our society and cannot be tolerated. As this is a broad issue that spans across a wide range of organisations and aspects of society, there is not one department with sole responsibility.Many Government departments are working collaboratively to tackle this issue. For example, Ministers in the Home Office are responsible for the protective security of election candidates, and Ministers in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are responsible for elections, including the conduct of campaigning. The Deputy Prime Minister and Home Secretary have already hosted a roundtable to discuss political intimidation and abuse which took place during the recent General Election.To bring together work on this and other issues, the Government has created the Joint Election Security and Preparedness Unit (JESP) as a permanent unit, dedicated to protecting UK elections. JESP sits between the Cabinet Office and MHCLG as a strategic centre, bringing together government departments, the police, the intelligence agencies, the devolved governments, and external partners to respond to issues, including intimidation in elections.
Whether the Prime Minister plans to use Whatsapp for government business.
Use of Non-Corporate Communication Channels by Ministers and officials, such as WhatsApp, is permitted. All use of these communication channels should follow the guidance on Non-Corporate Communication Channels (NCCCs) which can be found on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-corporate-communication-channels-for-government-business
What steps the Government plans to take to (a) reduce divisions and (b) promote unity.
I refer the Rt Hon member to the speech made by my Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister on the steps of Downing Street on 5 July and which is available on the GOV.UK website. For the convenience of Members I shall arrange for copies to be placed in the Libraries of the House.Keir Starmer's first speech as Prime Minister: 5 July 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/keir-starmers-first-speech-as-prime-minister-5-july-2024
Whether the Prime Minister plans to meet representatives of (a) Extinction Rebellion and (b) Just Stop Oil.
As was the practice under the previous Administration, details of the Prime Minister’s official engagements will be announced in the usual way.
Whether the Prime Minister plans to meet representatives of the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign.
As was the practice under the previous Administration, details of the Prime Minister’s official engagements will be announced in the usual way.
Whether the Prime Minister has met Lord Mandelson since the general election; and whether he plans to meet him.
As was the practice under the previous Administration, details of the Prime Minister’s official engagements will be announced in the usual way.
If the Prime Minister will meet JK Rowling to discuss (a) the rights of women and (b) transgender issues.
As was the practice under the previous Administration, details of the Prime Minister’s official engagements will be announced in the usual way.
What the annual budget for the Ethics and Integrity Commission will be; how its members will be appointed; and whether it will include political members.
The Government is committed to establishing a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, with its own independent Chair, to ensure probity in government and restore trust and confidence. We will ensure that the Ethics and Integrity Commission is set up and resourced in a manner able to deliver this reset in public life.
Whether the Prime Minister took a chartered flight to watch the England football match on 14 July 2024; and how this flight was paid for.
Ministerial travel is undertaken using efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. Security considerations are also taken into account. Travel plans will always vary and are decided with consideration of the best use of a Minister’s time and in the interests of the taxpayer. Domestic flights within the United Kingdom allow Ministers to visit more parts of the United Kingdom in the time available, particularly areas further away from London, and reduce the need for overnight accommodation for Ministers and accompanying staff.As was the practice under the previous Administration, information about official overseas ministerial travel will be published as part of the Cabinet Office transparency returns and made available on the GOV.UK website.
What plans the Government has to reduce the number of separate international flights taken by Ministers to the same event.
Ministerial travel is undertaken using efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. Security considerations are also taken into account. Travel plans will always vary and are decided with consideration of the best use of a Minister’s time and in the interests of the taxpayer. Domestic flights within the United Kingdom allow Ministers to visit more parts of the United Kingdom in the time available, particularly areas further away from London, and reduce the need for overnight accommodation for Ministers and accompanying staff.As was the practice under the previous Administration, information about official overseas ministerial travel will be published as part of the Cabinet Office transparency returns and made available on the GOV.UK website.