Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 2026 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.

Written Questions: Arms Length Bodies

Question: To ask the Leader of the House, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to Question 20501, on Written Questions: Arms Length Bodies, and of 9 September 2026, to Question 20800, on National Gallery: Flags, whether the Leader has undertaken an assessment of whether Ministers from sponsoring department are properly answering questions through the letter relaying process outlined in the answer, and whether recent guidance has been given to departments other than the Guide to Parliamentary Work.

Answer: It is a matter for individual departments to determine how to respond to Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs). In addition to the Guide to Parliamentary Work, the Government Skills’ Parliamentary Capability Team offers WPQ training as part of their curriculum. These courses are designed for, and available to, civil servants of all departments, grades and roles.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31237
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Written Questions: Arms Length Bodies
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; National Gallery: Flags
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Written questions Arms length bodies
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk