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Government Departments: Public Consultation

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 19 May 2026UIN 214

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Ministers rip up consultation culture, published on 26 March 2026, if he will place in the Library the revised guidance issued to the Civil Service on co

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

All options are currently being considered to facilitate the removal of unnecessary consultation requirements. Where changes are made, revised guidance will be placed in the Library where appropriate, in line with standard procedure.

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