Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Satvir Kaur (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Civil Servants: Email
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department issues guidance to civil servants on the use of pronouns in email signatures.
- Answer
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There is no mandatory or prescriptive policy regarding the use of pronouns in email signatures. General internal guidance on workplace communication simply notes that individuals may choose to include them, and any related conversations between colleagues should remain respectful and sensitive.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 17341
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Civil servants Gender Email
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- 2026-07-17 17:21:42 +0100
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