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Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 3 December 2025UIN 93751

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 November 2025 to Question 85509 on Government Communication Service, how the Government Communication Service under the SAFE framework assesses whether the expression of gender-critical views are perceived to be offensive.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

As detailed on the SAFE framework page (under ‘Safety and suitability’), publishers must provide a safe environment for HMG advertising. Link provided below:

https://www.communications.gov.uk/publications/safe-framework-the-4-principles-for-hmg-brand-safety/

There have been no requests for government advertising via Politico and this publication has not been assessed against the framework.

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