Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
British Constitution
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a written constitution for the UK.
- Answer
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The UK’s uncodified constitution has evolved over time and is made up of conventions, statutes, judicial decisions, principles and practices. It is the Government’s view that one of the strengths of our constitution is its flexibility and ability to evolve in response to changing circumstances. The Government therefore has no plans to introduce a codified constitution.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 1056
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- British constitution
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- 2026-05-19 12:24:02 +0100
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