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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 2 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 May 2025. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Policy

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what changes have been made to the write-round process in relation to allowing the Chair of the Sub-Committee to obtain clearance without a substantive response from the members of the Sub-Committee since 4 July 2025.

Answer

It is the prerogative of the Prime Minister, on advice of the Cabinet Secretary, to determine the proceedings of Cabinet and its committees, including decisions reached via correspondence. The principle of collective responsibility requires that the privacy of ministerial discussions at Cabinet and its committees be maintained, and it is a long-standing precedent that details of these proceedings are not disclosed publicly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49960
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Government departments Policy Cabinet committees
Link
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