Written question asked by Lord Gilbert of Panteg (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Prime Minister: Meetings

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 17 March 2026 (HL14055), what is (1) the Prime Minister’s Office, and (2) their definition of a “meeting”.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 5 March, Official Report, PQ HC110411:

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 77563 on Palantir, whether there is a record of who the Prime Minister (a) met and (b) spoke to during that visit.

Answer: The visit was part of the Prime Minister's trip to Washington. During this visit the Prime Minister listened to a short presentation about Palantir’s work, followed by a tour of the premises and an introduction to members of staff.

In December 2025, the MOD signed an extension to the Enterprise Agreement with Palantir that had been initially awarded in November 2022, by the previous Government, and via a direct award. This extension covered existing services and ensured there was no drop-off in MOD capability in critical areas.

This contract - and all other contracts for any firm - go through the usual rigorous departmental processes and their decision makers.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL16350
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Palantir
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Prime Minister
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Prime Minister Meetings
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Prime Minister: Meetings

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