Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Civil Servants: Political Activities
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he has taken to reduce instances of civil servants wearing a) ideologically controversial and b) party political symbols.
- Answer
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Each Government department operates as an individual employer with delegated authority to manage their own HR systems and it is for them to set policies that relate to this. All civil servants are bound by the civil service code.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 8002
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Civil servants Political activities
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- 2026-09-03 17:19:18 +0100
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