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Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 118532

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 19 January 2026, to Question 104191, on Ministers: Public Appointments, whether new or amended desk notes are formally approved by Ministers.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

I refer the Hon. Gentleman to PQ 117763.

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