Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Olivia Bailey (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Department for Education: WhatsApp
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether it is her Department's policy that (a) Ministers and (b) special advisers use the disappearing messages function on Whatsapp on Government devices.
- Answer
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The department requires ministers and officials to follow the Non-Corporate Communications Channels (NCCCs) Guidance issued by the Government Digital Service: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-corporate-communication-channels-for-government-business.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 114773
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Department for Education WhatsApp
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- 2026-04-22 16:37:07 +0100
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