Thursday, 11 May 2023
The Minister for the Cabinet Office was asked—
Whether he has held recent discussions with the Prime Minister on the observance of the ministerial code as it relates to the civil service.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the use of external consultants by the civil service.
What progress his Department has made on strengthening national resilience.
How many people his Department has identified as unsuitable for speaking at Government events based on their social media history.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the national emergency test on 23 April 2023.
Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of the publication of the resignation honours lists of the right hon. Member for South West Norfolk and the right hon....
What steps his Department is taking to protect civil service impartiality; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on the potential merits of designating UK genomics databases as critical national infrastructure.
What steps the Government are taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises bidding for public contracts.
What steps his Department is taking to support public services during industrial action.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure value for money in public procurement spending.
What assessment he has made of the role of public procurement policy in helping the Government meet their net zero targets.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Before we begin the urgent question, I note that it is highly regrettable that the Government decided not to offer an oral statement on this matter yesterday, given the importance of the...
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
With permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I will update the House on Russia’s attacks on civilians and critical national infrastructure in Ukraine. We are now on day 442 of the conflict. During...
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the King has signified his Royal Assent to the following Act: Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023.
Before I call the Secretary of State to make his statement on transport, Mr Speaker has given a statement that he has repeatedly made it clear that the House should be told first when the...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I seek your advice on how I and my hon. Friend the Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) might go about securing a response from the Under-Secretary of...
[Relevant documents: oral evidence taken before the European Scrutiny Committee on 24 November 2021, on Negotiations with the European Union in respect of Gibraltar, HC 703; and oral evidence...
I must just warn Members that because of the limited time for this debate, I will expect them to speak for about six minutes.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Julie Marson.)
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