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Charlesbye

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 4 June 2026UIN 4207

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Independent research into government transparency releases published by the Ethics and Integrity Commission on 12 May 2026, page 23, whether (a) Ministers and (b) civil servants met with Charlesbye Limited.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The government publishes, quarterly, details of ministers' and certain senior officials' meetings with all external individuals and organisations.

Full guidance on the publication of information about ministerial meetings can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministers-overseas-travel-and-meetings-publication-guidance/ministers-overseas-travel-and-meetings-publication-guidance

Guidance on the publication of information about senior officials’ meetings can be found at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696fa4ac2b64f0e8c32e33b2/2024_04_02-Senior-Officials-Transparency-Guidance.pdf

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