Written questions by Glen.

Whether changes to works of arts from the Government Art Collection on display within the offices of Downing Street have been made since the general election in May 2024.

There have been no changes.

Whether the Prime Minister plans to place the Ministerial Code on a statutory basis.

The Government is committed to restoring public confidence in government and ensuring that all of those in public service are held to the highest standards. We will take the time to consider the best means to deliver this.When meeting with the new Cabinet for the first time, the Prime Minister was clear about the standards he expects of them and their ministerial teams. He will issue a Ministerial Code in due course which will set out the standards of behaviour expected of ministers.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, who he plans to appoint as the next Ambassador to the United States.

The appointment of the next HMA Washington has not been decided. An appointment will be made in due course.

If he will publish the most recent Government Communications Service audit on the size of the Government Communications Service.

Data from the Government Communication Service Data Collection is not published publicly because it contains information that could be used to identify individuals.Section 14 of the Annual Civil Service Employment Survey contains data by profession: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/civil-service-statistics-2023/statistical-bulletin-civil-service-statistics-2023

Whether the Prime Minister plans to introduce (a) anti-bullying, (b) allyship, (c) unconscious bias and (d) other training for Ministers.

As the Prime Minister has made clear, public service is a privilege and the Prime Minister expects the highest standards of conduct from all Ministers.All Ministers have received induction briefings from their departments to support them in their ministerial duties.

Whether it is the Prime Minister's policy to amend (a) the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991 and (b) associated policies in the context of severance payments to Ministers.

The government is currently conducting a review of ministerial severance pay and will update Parliament on the outcome in due course.The government will also ensure that ministers demonstrate responsibility and restraint with their pay and allowances. To support this, the government will consider tightening eligibility on severance payments to ministers leaving office to cut costs and to ensure value for money.

Whether the Prime Minister plans to amend the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991 and associated policy in relation to future severance payments to Ministers.

The government is currently conducting a review of ministerial severance pay and will update Parliament on the outcome in due course.The government will also ensure that ministers demonstrate responsibility and restraint with their pay and allowances. To support this, the government will consider tightening eligibility on severance payments to ministers leaving office to cut costs and to ensure value for money.

What the remit of the proposed Ethics and Integrity Commission would be in relation to (a) the Committee on Standards in Public Life, (b) the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, (c) parliamentary standards and (d) devolved institutions.

The Government is a government of service and it is committed to restoring trust and confidence in public life. We will establish a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, with its own independent Chair. We will ensure that this Commission has the powers and remit necessary to fulfil its responsibilities and will provide an update in due course

Whether the Government plans to consult on (a) a mandatory retirement age and (b) the removal of hereditary peers from the House of Lords.

The Government set out clear plans for House of Lords reform in the manifesto. As a first step in reform, the Government announced in the King’s Speech that it would introduce the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, which will remove the right for Hereditary Peers to sit and vote in the House of Lords. This is a long overdue measure. The continued presence of hereditary peers in the House of Lords is outdated and indefensible.We will engage with peers to consider how best to implement this and our other manifesto commitments on Lords reform.

Whether the Government plans on introducing a mandatory retirement age for Ministers in the House of Commons.

The Government has no current plans to introduce a mandatory retirement age for Ministers in the House of Commons.

Whether the Prime Minister's chief of staff will have powers to direct civil servants.

The Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff is a political appointment and therefore does not have management responsibilities for civil servants. The government has no plans to introduce new powers for the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff to direct civil servants.

Whether Ministers have been allocated official residences.

The official residences in No10 and No11 Downing Street have been allocated. The remaining official residences have not yet been formally allocated.

What the Prime Minister's budget is for the refurbishment of the Prime Minister’s residence in Downing Street in the first year of his administration; and which flat he plans to occupy in Downing Street.

As was the practice under the previous Administration, any expenditure on the official residence will be accounted for in the Cabinet Office annual report and accounts. The Prime Minister has use of the official residence previously used by the Rt Hon Lord Cameron, the Rt Hon Theresa May, the Rt Hon Boris Johnson and the Rt Hon Liz Truss.

Whether the Prime Minister plans to insource the Downing Street cleaners.

Downing Street is part of the Cabinet Office estate. Arrangements that existed under the previous Administration mean that facilities management and workplace services are provided by an external contractor. Downing Street cleaning services are provided by both civil service and non-civil service employees.

What Downing Street services are outsourced.

Downing Street is part of the Cabinet Office estate. Arrangements that existed under the previous Administration mean that facilities management and workplace services are provided by an external contractor. Downing Street cleaning services are provided by both civil service and non-civil service employees.

What the employment status is of the Prime Minister's Director of Trade Union Relations; and who that post's employer is.

As under previous Administrations, party political appointments are not a matter for the Government.

Whether he plans to renew the contract with the Rotary Wing Command Support Air Transport Helicopter Service.

No. The current contract will end in December 2024. To ensure value for money for the taxpayer this contract will not be renewed, and a £40 million budget for the provision of a future contract will be returned to the Ministry of Defence core budget.

What the responsibilities are of (a) the Minister for Women and Equalities and (b) the Minister of State for Women and Equalities attending Cabinet.

Progressing equalities is core to this Government’s work, and the Secretary of State and Minister of State with responsibilities for Women and Equalities will work closely together to deliver on the Government’s priorities and the relevant legislation set out in the King’s Speech. The Government will no longer work in silos – it will be mission led, working collaboratively across government – with the single aim of realising our ambitions for a decade of national renewal.

What the Government's policy is on the use (a) first class and (b) business class travel by (i) Ministers, (ii) special advisers and (iii) senior civil servants.

The Government's policy is that all travel must be efficient and cost-effective. This principle is long-established and has been in place under successive administrations. Where applicable, this principle is expanded upon in the relevant code of conduct and individual departmental policies on travel and expenses.

What the Government's policy is on (a) first and (b) business class travel for (i) Ministers, (ii) special advisers and (iii) senior officials.

The Government's policy is that all travel must be efficient and cost-effective. This principle is long-established and has been in place under successive administrations. Where applicable, this principle is expanded upon in the relevant code of conduct and individual departmental policies on travel and expenses.