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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 2025. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Lord Alli

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Information Commissioner decision notice of 29 October 2025, Ref IC-362303-N0J6, para 27, whether Lord Alli was on the list provided.

Answer

Yes. The UK’s constitutional arrangements require an immediate transition of power the day after a general election. A list of individuals is provided to the Cabinet Secretary’s Office by political parties, so that the incoming Prime Minister has the ability to begin work immediately.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96206
Session
2024-26
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Link
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