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Asked by Iqbal MohamedIndependentCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 26 March 2026UIN 118054

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what information his Department held on Labour Together's report into journalists prior to the hon. Member for Makerfield’s appointment as Parliamentary Secretary.

Answered by Chris Ward

There is an established process in place for the appointment of Ministers. Advice, which may or may not have been provided to the Prime Minister as part of this process, is treated in confidence.

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