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Written questions by Ali.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Tahir Ali this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (13)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (6)Cabinet Office (2)Department of Health and Social Care (2)Home Office (2)Department for Education (1)

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2 Jun 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

Whether any officials, aides and other Government appointees have been appointed (a) against the recommendations of security teams and (b) despite failing vetting.

Reply

United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) provides a range of independent vetting services designed to identify potential personnel security risks. Accountability for individual appointments and the management of associated vetting risks remains with the rel...

21 Apr 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
Asked

Whether Government officials, diplomats, advisers or political appointees been appointed in instances where they have failed the security vetting process.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation

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