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 Cabinet Office Publication of Special Adviser Interests 2024-2025, published in 17 July 2025, what shareholdings Varun Chandra has declared.
There is an established system in place for the declaration and management of special advisers' interests. As has been the case under successive administrations, interests deemed relevant for publication for special advisers in No10 and the Cabinet Office are published on an annual basis by the Cabinet Office.
With reference to the Deposited Paper DEP2025-0726, committed on 21 October 2025, what was the cause of the breakdown in the toilet macerator.
The toilet macerator was found to be leaking and upon investigation the pump was defective. The macerator was 10 years old and it was concluded that the unit should be replaced.
What information the Crown Commercial Service holds on Government use of the Starlink network.
Starlink is not a supplier on any Crown Commercial Service (CCS) commercial agreement.
Whether the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff will receive a (a) performance and (b) Christmas bonus.
Special Advisers are not entitled to bonuses. Special Adviser remuneration is included in the Annual Report on Special Advisers, published on gov.uk.
Pursuant to the answer of 20 November 2025, to Question 90744, on Government Departments: Social Media, which influencers have been used by his Department through the two agencies since July 2024.
As digital and social media become central to how people consume information, the government is adapting its communications approach to meet audiences where they are. The government recognises content creators as an important way to reach and engage audiences online. Please note, some data has been withheld due to commercial and wider sensitivities.
Pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 70466 on 10 Downing Street: Repairs and Maintenance, whether (a) the Government Property Agency and (b) her Department has (i) an annual allowance and (ii) budget for works, fixtures or fittings for the Chancellor’s flat in Downing Street.
Aside from day-to-day facilities management, neither the GPA nor HMT provide an annual allowance or budget for works, fixtures or fittings to be undertaken on the Chancellor’s flat in Downing Street.
Pursuant to the answer of 15 October 2025 to Question 75367 on Cabinet Office: Equality, which diversity networks in his Department are eligible for diversity network time.
The Cabinet Office has a number of diversity networks listed below. Currently only chairs of diversity networks are offered up to 10% of their time for network related actvities.Diversity NetworksAll Ages Network- EngAgeCarers networkChristian NetworkDisability Network (ABLE)Faith and Belief ForumWomen in Digital networkFlexible Working networkLGBT+ networkGender Equality networkMenopause networkNeurodiversity networkRace Equality (CORE) NetworkParental Support NetworkSocial Mobility Network
Pursuant to the answer of 10 October 2025 to Question 76602 on 10 Downing Street, and further to the Cabinet Office Annual report and accounts 2024-2025, HC 1372, 23 October 2025, if he will provide a breakdown of the expenditure, by individual item purchased and by the type of works, from public funds under the annual allowance, as set out in page 139 of the Cabinet Office Annual report and accounts.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 27 October 2025, Official Report, PQ 85501.
Pursuant to the answer of 13 October 2025, to Question 77545, on Cabinet Office: Social Media, if he will list the (a) programmes, (b) campaigns and (c) topics that digital influencers have been commissioned by the New Media Unit, including how much was spent on each.
As digital and social media become central to how people consume information, Government is adapting its communications approach to meet audiences where they are. Digital and social media channels enable us to reach audiences more cost-effectively, delivering better value from communications budgets. The total spent by the Cabinet Office on influencer marketing from 4 July 2024 to present is £280,068.11. Please note this figure is subject to the exchange rate at the time of completing this request. The Government Communication Service has commissioned the following influencer market campaigns, with total costs (inclusive of agency fees) listed:New Media Unit - Free School Breakfast Clubs: £48,530.00 (February - September 2025)New Media Unit - National Living/Minimum Wage: £17,500.00 (March 2025)New Media Unit - Warm Homes: £24,000 (November - December 2025)GREAT Campaign - Audacious Kingdom: £117,000.00 (September 2023 - May 2025)GREAT Campaign - Greater Together: £111,216.75 (March 2025 - present) These campaigns are used to raise awareness about government schemes and initiatives and promote the UK internationally. Please note, some data has been withheld due to commercial and wider sensitivities.
Whether the October 2025 variation to his Department's contract with Goaco Group Ltd is within the scope and value thresholds of the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 6 framework; and whether the modification has been treated as a new contract.
The Digital Outcomes and Specialists 6 (DOS 6) Crown Commercial Service framework permits the use of non-UK-based suppliers, subject to the buyer's prior consent being obtained. The modification, following publication of the variation in October 2025, does not constituent a new contract.
Pursuant to the answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 70512 on Government Hospitality: Wines, whether the wines were purchased for (a) 10 Downing Street and (b) his Department.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 13 October 2025, Official Report, PQ 70512.
Pursuant to the answer of 4 November 2025 to Question 86052 on Government Departments: Social Media, how much has been spent through those two agencies on social influencers since 4 July 2024.
As digital and social media become central to how people consume information, Government is adapting its communications approach to meet audiences where they are. Digital and social media channels enable us to reach audiences more cost-effectively, delivering better value from communications budgets. The total spent by the Cabinet Office on influencer marketing from 4 July 2024 to present is £280,068.11. Please note this figure is subject to the exchange rate at the time of completing this request. The Government Communication Service has commissioned the following influencer market campaigns, with total costs (inclusive of agency fees) listed:New Media Unit - Free School Breakfast Clubs: £48,530.00 (February - September 2025)New Media Unit - National Living/Minimum Wage: £17,500.00 (March 2025)New Media Unit - Warm Homes: £24,000 (November - December 2025)GREAT Campaign - Audacious Kingdom: £117,000.00 (September 2023 - May 2025)GREAT Campaign - Greater Together: £111,216.75 (March 2025 - present) These campaigns are used to raise awareness about government schemes and initiatives and promote the UK internationally. Please note, some data has been withheld due to commercial and wider sensitivities.
With reference to her Department's publication entitled Government Procurement Card spend over £500 - April 2025, Spending by Business Units no longer part of Cabinet Office, published on 29 May 2025, what the spending on TasteTheLove on 28 April 2025 was for, including what food or drink was purchased.
The relevant expense was for catering a cross-government (including visitors from academia and the private sector) event.
Pursuant to the answer of 4 November 2025 to Question 86058 on Government Departments: Advertising, for what reason Politico has not been assessed.
As detailed on the SAFE framework page (under ‘Safety and suitability’), publishers must provide a safe environment for HMG advertising. Link provided below: https://www.communications.gov.uk/publications/safe-framework-the-4-principles-for-hmg-brand-safety/There have been no requests for government advertising via Politico and this publication has not been assessed against the framework.
Pursuant to the answer of 29 October 2025, to Question 83794, on Global Switch, whether any central government body still uses data centre services provided by Global Switch according to records held by the Crown Commercial Service or Cabinet Office.
I refer the Honourable Gentleman to the answer of 29 October 2025, that we do not comment on specific companies. Ensuring the security of UK data is a priority for the government. When the government procures any service, cybersecurity is a paramount requirement.
Pursuant to the answer of 3 November 2025 to Question 85509 on Government Communication Service, how the Government Communication Service under the SAFE framework assesses whether the expression of gender-critical views are perceived to be offensive.
As detailed on the SAFE framework page (under ‘Safety and suitability’), publishers must provide a safe environment for HMG advertising. Link provided below: https://www.communications.gov.uk/publications/safe-framework-the-4-principles-for-hmg-brand-safety/There have been no requests for government advertising via Politico and this publication has not been assessed against the framework.
What the cost was of the One Big Thing 2024 initiative, including (a) design and delivery of the Innovation Masterclass, (b) the contract with Wazoku for the One Big Thing platform, (c) communications and engagement activities and (d) evaluation and analysis.
The total cost for One Big Thing 2024 was £400,164, including a) £258,144 for the design and delivery of the Innovation Masterclass, b) £0 for access to Wazoku Platform (an existing contract between Wazoku and MoD was utilised, at no cost to the the Cabinet Office) c) £11,066 for marketing and media (cost relates to stalls at Civil Service Live) and d) £7,980 for a data dashboard for monitoring live uptake. The evaluation and analysis were done internally within the CO, at no cost.
Pursuant to the answer of 10 October 2025 to Question 73943 on Cabinet Office: Social Media, how much has been spent by his Department on social media influencers since 4 July 2024; and on what campaigns.
As digital and social media become central to how people consume information, Government is adapting its communications approach to meet audiences where they are. Digital and social media channels enable us to reach audiences more cost-effectively, delivering better value from communications budgets. The total spent by the Cabinet Office on influencer marketing from 4 July 2024 to present is £280,068.11. Please note this figure is subject to the exchange rate at the time of completing this request. The Government Communication Service has commissioned the following influencer market campaigns, with total costs (inclusive of agency fees) listed:New Media Unit - Free School Breakfast Clubs: £48,530.00 (February - September 2025)New Media Unit - National Living/Minimum Wage: £17,500.00 (March 2025)New Media Unit - Warm Homes: £24,000 (November - December 2025)GREAT Campaign - Audacious Kingdom: £117,000.00 (September 2023 - May 2025)GREAT Campaign - Greater Together: £111,216.75 (March 2025 - present) These campaigns are used to raise awareness about government schemes and initiatives and promote the UK internationally. Please note, some data has been withheld due to commercial and wider sensitivities.
Pursuant to the answer of 15 October 2025 to Question 74279 on Prison Officers: Social Class, whether (a) the Social Mobility Commission and (b) Office for National Statistics classifies prison officers as (i) working class or (ii) a different social-economic classification.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of the 24th November is attached.
How the contract for the One Big Thing 2024 platform and evaluation was procured; and whether Wazoku was appointed through open competition.
Access to the Wazoku Platform for One Big Thing 2024 was provided through an existing contract between Wazoku and the Ministry of Defence (MoD). MoD had access to unlimited external licences, which they made available to the Cabinet Office for use for One Big Thing. The evaluation was done internally in the Cabinet Office by the Joint Data Analysis Centre.