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Morgan McSweeney

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 124825

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many phones Morgan McSweeney used for Government business when he was Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister; and how many had disappearing messages turned on.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

There is established guidance in place for the management and recording of electronic communications on non-corporate communications channels. This can be found on gov.uk here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-corporate-communication-channels-for-government-business/using-non-corporate-communication-channels-eg-whatsapp-private-email-sms-for-government-business-html

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