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HANSARD Security of Government DevicesI thank the hon. Lady for her questions. First, on how we ensure adherence, this instruction is going to Government Departments from the Cabinet Office, so we would expect that…16 Mar 2023HANSARD Security of Government DevicesThe right hon. Lady raised a large number of issues; I will try to address as many as I can and am happy to write to her on any that I do not cover. First, the Government’s…16 Mar 2023HANSARD Security of Government DevicesAs ever, my hon. Friend raises some very important points. On the Procurement Bill, of course we continue to engage with Members on both sides of the House as we approach Report.…16 Mar 2023HANSARDCabinet OfficeMinisters are required, under the ministerial code, to provide full declarations, so I dispute the hon. Gentleman’s claim in that regard. However, he raises an important point…20 Feb 2023HANSARDCabinet OfficeMinisters are required, under the ministerial code, to provide full declarations, so I dispute the hon. Gentleman’s claim in that regard. However, he raises an important point…20 Feb 2023HANSARDIndustrial Action: Public ServicesAs ever, I agree with my hon. and learned Friend. The public expect a minimum safety level in core public services such as ambulance provision, as exists in comparable European…02 Feb 2023HANSARDProspective Cabinet Members: Financial AffairsSuccessive Governments have preserved the ability for officials to provide advice to Ministers in confidence. It would therefore not be appropriate for me to comment specifically…02 Feb 2023HANSARDProspective Cabinet Members: Financial AffairsLib Dem Members, and indeed other Opposition Members, continually say that the Government need to appoint an independent adviser. We appointed an independent adviser, who looked…02 Feb 2023HANSARDNational ResilienceMy hon. Friend is right to highlight East Anglia’s increasing role in providing energy security through its massive offshore wind developments, which are helping to provide secure…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Cabinet Office is co-ordinating action to strengthen our nation’s resilience, including our energy security, cyber defences and industrial action contingencies. His Majesty…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office continues to engage with the unions in constructive discussions about precisely those points, with a particular view to…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am deeply saddened, as my hon. and learned Friend is, by any interruption to our children’s education, particularly when they have suffered so much during covid. I pay tribute…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can assure the right hon. Lady that we are upholding high standards of transparency. The ministerial code requires such declarations to be made, and they are policed by the…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Lady will know that this was dealt with by the permanent secretary at the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, and the contract was published…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that there are conventions that govern lists submitted by former Prime Ministers; they are not for direct decision by current Ministers.02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs a fellow Hertfordshire Member of Parliament, I share my hon. Friend’s concerns about the disruption to travel, particularly for commuters into London. That is precisely why our…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMinisters get around the table with unions all the time—the Education Secretary did precisely that earlier this week—but Ministers also owe a duty to hard working people in all…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government take those allegations very seriously, which is precisely why we appointed a leading King’s Counsel with employment law experience to investigate it. I thought the…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMinisters are required, under the ministerial code, to provide full declarations, so I dispute the hon. Gentleman’s claim in that regard. However, he raises an important point…02 Feb 2023HANSARDMinisterial CodeThe Prime Minister expects all Ministers to act in accordance with the code and demonstrate integrity, professionalism and accountability. He has appointed Sir Laurie Magnus as…02 Feb 2023