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Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Cabinet Manual

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement of 2 June 2026, HCWS78, on Cabinet Manual, what changes he plans to make to the Cabinet Manual; and whether it will seek to amend any existing conventions where legislation has not changed since the first edition.

Answer

The Cabinet Manual update will ensure that it reflects the main “laws, conventions and rules that affect the operation and procedures of the Government”. Updates will be needed to reflect changes and developments since its publication in 2011.

We will seek feedback from parliamentary committees on the draft text later this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8596
Session
2026-27
Related items
Cabinet Manual
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
Cabinet Manual
Monday, 20 July 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Cabinet manual
Link
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