Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Permanent Secretaries: Accountability
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Ministers rip up consultation culture, published on 26 March 2026, whether the new accountability framework for Permanent Secretaries will result in a reduction in responsibilities for other cabinet ministers.
- Answer
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The new accountability framework for Permanent Secretaries does not change the responsibilities of cabinet ministers.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 1815
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Accountability Ministerial duties Permanent secretaries
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- 2026-05-20 17:04:15 +0100
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