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Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 7 May 2025UIN 48958

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has issued guidance on policing announcements during the pre-election purdah period.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The Cabinet Office published guidance on conduct for civil servants during the pre-election period on 20 March. The guidance includes advice on government announcements during the pre-election period

The guidance can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/election-guidance-for-civil-servants

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