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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Satvir Kaur (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Civil Service: Reform

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Review into the Organisation, Performance, and Transformation of the Permanent Civil Service will examine the respective roles of Ministers, special advisers and civil servants.

Answer

Alongside Written Ministerial Statements on Wednesday 1st July, the Terms of Reference for the Review into the Organisation, Performance and Transformation of the Permanent Civil Service (“the Review”) were published on gov.uk

They are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-into-the-organisation-performance-and-transformation-of-the-permanent-civil-service/review-into-the-organisation-performance-and-transformation-of-the-permanent-civil-service

As the Terms of Reference set out, the Review will consider the wide range of activities undertaken by the Civil Service. The Review will culminate in a report setting out a vision for the future Civil Service as a world class institution, to deliver for Ministers and the public.



Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15509
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Civil service Ministers Special advisers Reform
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk