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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Chris Ward (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Josh Simons

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 113783 on Cabinet Office: Reviews, whether the Propriety and Ethics team provided a substantive report on allegations made about the conduct of the former Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office.

Answer

On 15 February 2026, the Prime Minister asked civil servants in the Cabinet Office to establish the facts in this case. Following the conclusion of that process, the Prime Minister referred the matter to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards. The Independent Adviser then provided advice to the Prime Minister on 27 February, which has been published.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1217
Session
2026-27
Related items
Cabinet Office: Reviews
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Conduct Cabinet Office Ministers Simons, Josh
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk