Every parliamentary written question tabled by Mike Wood this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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With reference to the answer of 23 March 2026 to Question 119909 on Erasmus+ programme, whether the British Council forecasts more inbound HE student mobilities in the new Erasmus+ programme than outbound HE st
The British Council is set to become the National Agency for Erasmus+, responsible for delivering the programme in the UK. In this role, it will support UK participants to access Erasmus+ funding and is not involved in managing inbound participants.In 201...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Civil Service 2024/2025 External Expenditure on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion publication, updated 6 May 2026, what the Diplomats for Equality event
The event in question was used as an opportunity for external engagement between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and dozens of staff from different countries working in London-based embassies, to share perspectives, build connectio...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the status is of her Department's industrial dispute with the PCS trade union.
It is regrettable that the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) remains in dispute with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office regarding the restructure process. We remain committed to continuing constructive engagement with all our recogn...
With reference to the answer of 2 March 2026 to Question 113602 on Office for National Statistics: Buildings, what the most recent statistics held by the UK Statistics Authority are for the (a) daily average num
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Parliamentary Question of 9th June is attached.
What the budget is for the UK to host the European IDAHOT+ Forum 2027.
In accordance with standard practice, additional information regarding the event, including associated costs, will be released at the appropriate time. Officials are working to ensure the event is delivered as cost-effectively as possible, in line with th...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2053 on Treaties: Parliamentary Scrutiny, whether she holds a list of Non-Legally Binding Instruments signed by her Departme
All UK treaties are recorded online, and can be searched for by country, at https://treaties.fcdo.gov.uk/responsive/app/consolidatedSearch/.However, it has not been the practice, either before or after 4 July 2024, for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Develo...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 113791 on Diplomatic Service, whether there is internal guidance separate to the Civil Service Code and Civil Service
The Civil Service Code and Civil Service Management Code are the main texts that underpin all matters related to civil service employment, and are readily available to view online. While the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has additional mana...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions (a) the Prime Minister and (b) Ministers in her Department have had with the Chinese Government on the new Chinese Embassy.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 4 March in response to Question 113792.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2053 on Treaties: Parliamentary Scrutiny, whether each country desk in her Department holds a list of extant international a
All UK treaties are recorded online, and can be searched for by country, at https://treaties.fcdo.gov.uk/responsive/app/consolidatedSearch/.However, it has not been the practice, either before or after 4 July 2024, for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Develo...
Whether Mission Boards continue to support the delivery of the Government’s Missions.
The Government remains committed to delivering the outcomes of the five missions: growing the economy, an NHS fit for the future, safer streets, opportunities for all and making Britain a clean energy superpower. Missions Boards are the responsibility of ...
Whether he has received representations from the EU on charging home tuition fee rates on EU students studying in the UK.
Most new EU students who were not lawfully resident in the UK before the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 pay international tuition fees. Changes to tuition fees status for EU students were not agreed at the May 2025 Summit and do not form...
Whether a salary of £310,000 to £314,999 a year is the new benchmark for Permanent Secretary pay.
No. The government’s evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body sets out that the pay range for the majority of permanent secretary roles is £155,000 to £220,000.Details of permanent secretary salaries are published in the relevant department’s Annual Re...
With reference to the Cabinet Office spend data, Expenditure Over £25,000 - March 2026 (Cabinet Office Core), updated on 30 April 2025, what the transaction for SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION (PROG) to THE INSTITU
The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) is an independent advisory Arm’s Length Body, sponsored by the Office for Equality and Opportunity. The SMC makes its own decisions on spending within their set budget. This question has been passed to the SMC, who wil...
With reference to the answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 119907 on Intelligence and Security Committee: Finance, what the value is of the increase in budgeting and resourcing; and in which financial year it wil
Following a formal request from the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) Chair, Lord Beamish, the ISC baseline budget for the 2025/26 financial year was increased to £2.5 million to enable the secretariat to expand toward a target headcount of 30 Ful...
Whether representatives of (a) his Department and (b) Downing Street have briefed the Financial Times on reforming the Freedom of Information Act.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the answer of 13 April 2026 to Question 124130 on Government Departments: Communication, which senior civil servant approved the guidance.
Awaiting answer.
What the budget is for (a) media advertising, (b) marketing and (c) communications for the consultation on Digital ID; which creative agencies have been selected; and which types of media have been commissioned.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the answer of 16 April 2026 to Question 125528 on Labour Together, whether his Department has specific (a) advice and (b) guidance on engagement with Labour Together.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided for HL15096 which details the Government's policy on engagement with external stakeholders.
Whether the acting Director General for Propriety and Constitution Group has served in that role for more than six months.
The acting Director General for Propriety and Constitution Group, Ellen Atkinson, has served in the role for more than six months.
Whether the Office for National Statistics’ has a policy on (a) dynamic alignment and (b) divergence with the Eurostat's Nomenclature of Economic Activities.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Rt Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 8th June is attached.