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Written question asked by Mike Wood (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 Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Global Counsel

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the transparency data entitled Cabinet Office special advisers hospitality, January to March 2025, published on 26 June 2025, who attended the Global Counsel (a) dinner on 27 February and (b) drinks on 20 January 2025.

Answer

The Code of Conduct for Special Advisers requires special advisers to declare details of hospitality received.

The Special Advisers’ Transparency Guidance available on GOV.UK provides further details of requirements for reporting of gifts, hospitality, and meetings with senior media figures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114875
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Cabinet Office Special advisers Official hospitality Global Counsel
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk