Written question asked by Baroness Finn (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Cabinet Office: Political Impartiality
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, with reference to the Prime Minister’s introduction to the King’s Speech background briefing notes, published by the Cabinet Office on 13 May, whether the party political reference in the introduction was approved by the Cabinet Office’s (1) Permanent Secretary, or (2) Propriety and Ethics Team.
- Answer
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It is longstanding practice not to comment on the provision of internal advice, including whether or not particular advice has been provided.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL367
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
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Government Departments: Political Impartiality
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Cabinet Office Political impartiality
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