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Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyLeader of the HouseTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 12077

The question

To ask the Leader of the House, If he will issue guidance to Cabinet colleagues on not seeking to group questions for answer at Departmental question times.

Answered by Sir Alan Campbell

The Guide to Parliamentary Work, published by my office, provides guidance for departments regarding the grouping of Oral Questions (paragraphs 80-86).

The Guide to Parliamentary Work can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-parliamentary-work.

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