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Ministers: WhatsApp

Asked by Dame Chi OnwurahLabourCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 26 June 2026UIN 6356

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, who in Government is responsible for issuing guidance and/or requirements for the retention, storage and back up of Cabinet ministers a) personal and b) professional whatsapp messages.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Cabinet Office is responsible for issuing guidance for the retention, storage and back up of Cabinet ministers Whatsapp messages.

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