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 Wednesday, 25 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
9 Downing Street: Repairs and Maintenance
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office on 11 November 2025 (HC87333), whether there is a government policy on which colours are (1) politically neutral, and (2) politically affiliated.
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I refer the Noble Lord to the answer given on 19 February 2025, Official Report, PQ30826.
PQ30826 - To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 29 January 2025 to Question 25454 on 9 Downing Street: Media, what advice the (a) Cabinet Secretary and (b) Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics Team provided on whether the colours (i) red and (ii) blue are party political.
Answer - As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence. This includes detailing whether or not advice has been given and by whom.
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9 Downing Street: Repairs and Maintenance
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
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- Media Repairs and maintenance 9 Downing Street
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