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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Permanent Secretaries: Accountability

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to his Department’s press release entitled Ministers rip up consultation culture, published on 26 March 2026, whether the new accountability framework for Permanent Secretaries, designed to focus on delivering the Prime Minister’s priorities, will result in a reduction in responsibilities for other cabinet ministers.

Answer

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


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126081
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Accountability Ministers Permanent secretaries
Link
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