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Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government: Policy

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Cabinet Secretary has issued guidance in relation to the announcement of new government policies in the period before a new Prime Minister takes office.

Answer

The Cabinet Secretary has written to Heads of Departments to set out the principles of how the Civil Service should operate during this period.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12791
Session
2026-27
Related items
Government: Policy
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Government Prime Minister Policy
Link
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