Every parliamentary written question tabled by Richard Holden 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 publish a prospectus to allow public bodies to bid for the Public Sector Reform and Innovation Fund.
The Test & Learns are a new way of working. The Cabinet office will be working across government and with local partners to codesign the detailed approach to the allocation of the Innovation Fund in early 2025.
With reference to Questions 10 to 12 of the oral evidence to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee on 4 December 2024 on The work of the Cabinet Office, HC 463, whether his Department pl
The Department will consider Lord Maude's recommendations as this government develops its strategic plan for a more efficient and effective civil service.
Whether his Department has issued guidance to staff in the (a) Cabinet Office, (b) Office for Equalities and Opportunities and (b) Civil Service People Group on holding in-house Christmas parties.
The position on parties and personal conduct has not changed since the previous administration.The “Away days, staff days, and celebrations” policy covers any proprietary issues and the approvals required. Additionally, the standards of behaviour which al...
Pursuant to the Answer of 11 December 2024 to Question 16510 on Public Sector: Procurement, if he will exempt SMEs from the new National Procurement Policy Statement’s requirements on (a) social value and (b) tr
The government will publish a new National Procurement Policy Statement shortly. The Procurement Act, due to come into force in February 2025, requires contracting authorities to have regard to the particular barriers facing SMEs, and to consider what can...
Which Minister is the legal owner of 10 Downing Street.
The registered legal title of 10 Downing Street is held in the name of the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, as has been the case under successive governments.
With reference to page 14 of his Department's report entitled Security and Intelligence Agencies Financial Statement 2023-24, published on 2 December 2024, if he will publish the (a) reasons for and (b) nature o
As has been the policy of successive governments, the government does not comment on matters relating to the intelligence agencies. The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament scrutinises the policies, expenditure, administration and operations ...
With reference to (a) the Crown Prosecution Service, Annual Report and Accounts 2013–14, July 2014, HC6, page 73, and (b) The Pensions Increase (Pension Scheme for Keir Starmer QC) Regulations 2013, what the met
I refer the right honourable member to the answer given to PQ UIN 2321 on 2 September 2024. The uprating mechanism and benefits have not changed since the Scheme was made in 2013.
With reference to the Prime Minister’s speech of 5 December 2024 on Plan for Change at Pinewood Studios, what the cost to the public purse was of that event, including the cost of the backdrop and branding.
In line with successive governments, departmental spending on official events that meet the criteria are published online quarterly.
With reference to Qs8 and 17 of the oral evidence given by the Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Select Committee on 4 December 2024, HC 463, if he
As of December 2024, there were 37 established business units within the Cabinet Office. This number will change following recent Machinery of Government changes. . CABINET OFFICE BUSINESS UNITS (as at 19 Dec 2024)NO 10 AND DELIVERY GROUPPrime Minister's ...
What the Government’s priorities are for the honours system.
The priorities for the honours system are available online: https://honours.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/about/governance/#primeminister
Pursuant to the Answer of 11 December 2024 to Question 16510 on Public Sector: Procurement, what his timetable is for publishing the National Procurement Policy Statement; and whether he plans to consult with st
The government will publish a new National Procurement Policy Statement under the Procurement Act that will support the Government’s missions, drive value for money and deliver social value. We have been consulting with stakeholders on the development of ...
Whether the new National Security Adviser can direct civil servants; and for what reason he was appointed as a special adviser.
In line with the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, special advisers cannot manage civil servants.
With reference to the Answer of 3 December 2024 to Question HL2664 on 10 Downing Street: Art Works, whether the portrait of Queen Elizabeth I will be permanently installed in 11 Downing Street.
The Government Art Collection website lists the artworks on display in Downing Street https://artcollection.dcms.gov.uk/?s=downing+street&display=artworkonly
When he plans to publish a list of the salaries of special advisers.
Information on Special Adviser numbers and costs is published annually 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. The 2025 Annua...
For what reason Sue Gray was not appointed as Envoy for the Nation and Regions.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer given by my Noble Friend on 4 December, Official Report, PQ HL2660.
Whether the Ministerial residence in 10 Downing Street pays council tax as a (a) sole or main residence and (b) second home.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is currently allocated the flat above 10 Downing Street and pays full council tax.
What information the Government Communications Service holds on the level of cross-government spending on external public relations firms in the last year for which figures are available.
This information is not centrally held by the Cabinet Office.
What information his Department holds on whether the former Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. hon. Member for Doncaster North, accepted a severance payment upon his departure as Leader of the Opposition via the
Certain office-holders, including the Leader of the Opposition, are entitled to a severance payment when they leave office under the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991. Under this provision, the Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP received a severance...
Whether the Civil Service pension scheme administrator MyCSP is a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
MyCSP is a private company and carries out most of the day-to-day administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme, under a contract with the Cabinet Office. As a private company, MyCSP is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. The Cabinet Offic...
How many non-departmental public bodies has the Government (a) announced it will open, (b) opened, (c) announced it will close and (d) closed since 4 July 2024.
Cabinet Office maintains records and oversight of formally established Arm’s Length Bodies, including NDPBs. No NDPBs have been formally established since 4 July 2024. Similarly, there have been no formal closures of NDPBs since 4 July 2024.