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Written question asked by Lord Gilbert of Panteg (Conservative) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Communication

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office on 24 February (HC113702), and with reference to paragraph 223 of the Guide to Parliamentary Work, updated on 19 November 2024, what is the public interest rationale for not publishing the guidance on the rebranding of HM Government to the UK Government in public communications.

Answer

This guidance is currently under development in a live policy area. Premature release of this information would inhibit the free and frank provision of advice for policy development.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15579
Session
2024-26
Related items
Government Departments: Publicity
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Communication Government departments Marketing
Link
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