VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Ministry of Defence: Accountability

Asked by Steve BarclayConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 March 2026UIN 115388

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 9 February 2026 to question number 110769, if he will confirm whether any minister in his Department was made aware of the report prior to the appointment of the new Permanent Secretary.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

As previously advised, the appointment followed an external competition and was approved by the Prime Minister.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim