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1345454

	registered interest
	date	09/07/2021
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Attorney General: Correspondence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Attorney General, how many items of written correspondence from hon. Members sent to Ministers of their Department have been (a) received and (b) replied to since 1 April 2020; and how many of those responses were responded to by (i) Ministers and (ii) officials of his Department.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	30318
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2021 answer text <p>The Government recognises the great importance of the effective and timely handling of correspondence.</p><p>The Cabinet Office is currently compiling data on the timeliness of responses to Hon. and Rt Hon. members from Government Departments and Agencies. This data will be released, and made available to Members, in due course.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 14/07/2021 12:19:10 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1416366

	registered interest
	date	25/01/2022
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Attorney General: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Attorney General, whether her Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	111506
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2022 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service is the only position sponsored by the Attorney General’s Office which falls under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.</p><p> </p><p>Andrew Cayley CMG QC is the current Chief Inspector. He was appointed in January 2021 following a fair and open assessment process conducted in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the Candidate Pack published on the <a href="https://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/appointment/her-majestys-chief-inspector-of-the-crown-prosecution-service/" target="_blank">Cabinet Office Public Appointments website</a>, candidates invited to interview for the position were required to provide two references in advance of the interview.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, as part of the recruitment process Andrew Cayley CMG QC was subject to a pre-appointment hearing with the Justice Select Committee on Thursday 14 January. The committee recommended his appointment and he took up post on 1 April 2021.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 28/01/2022 15:55:29 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1355885

	registered interest
	date	15/09/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of the need for additional resources to help expedite investigations by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	49964
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2021 answer text <p>The Government is aware that the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is currently experiencing a backlog of complaints due to the increased casework from the pandemic and the pressure this has put on the Health Service.</p><p>As an independent organisation, the Ombudsman receives its funding directly through the Parliamentary Vote. It is my understanding that the PHSO intends to write to the member to provide more information on its current pressures.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 20/09/2021 16:56:27 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1402278

	registered interest
	date	12/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Appointments: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will introduce a target for the number of public appointments awarded to individuals with a declared disability.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	102558
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>The government encourages talented people from all backgrounds and from across the UK to apply for public appointments. This is important as part of our levelling-up agenda and to secure the benefits that having a diverse range of experiences and skills brings to boards and will ensure that we get the best services that deliver for everyone.</p><p>The Cabinet Office is working on the introduction of a single online application portal for public appointments which will assist in data collection and allow us to expand our understanding of those taking up appointments through analysis across a range of measures, including by socio-economic background.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 102559 102560 question first answered 17/01/2022 16:42:12 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1402279

	registered interest
	date	12/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Appointments: Equality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will introduce a target for the number of public appointments awarded to individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	102559
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>The government encourages talented people from all backgrounds and from across the UK to apply for public appointments. This is important as part of our levelling-up agenda and to secure the benefits that having a diverse range of experiences and skills brings to boards and will ensure that we get the best services that deliver for everyone.</p><p>The Cabinet Office is working on the introduction of a single online application portal for public appointments which will assist in data collection and allow us to expand our understanding of those taking up appointments through analysis across a range of measures, including by socio-economic background.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 102558 102560 question first answered 17/01/2022 16:42:12 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1402282

	registered interest
	date	12/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Appointments: Equality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of monitoring the socio-economic diversity of public appointees.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	102560
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>The government encourages talented people from all backgrounds and from across the UK to apply for public appointments. This is important as part of our levelling-up agenda and to secure the benefits that having a diverse range of experiences and skills brings to boards and will ensure that we get the best services that deliver for everyone.</p><p>The Cabinet Office is working on the introduction of a single online application portal for public appointments which will assist in data collection and allow us to expand our understanding of those taking up appointments through analysis across a range of measures, including by socio-economic background.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 102558 102559 question first answered 17/01/2022 16:42:12 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1405326

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Cabinet Office: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	109194
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>The Cabinet Office is committed to ensuring that individuals who serve on the boards of our public bodies uphold the highest standards of conduct. Public appointments are made in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.</p><p> </p><p>The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out that Advisory Assessment Panels must satisfy themselves that all candidates for appointment can meet the Seven Principles of Public Life and can adhere to the Code of Conduct for board members of public bodies.</p><p> </p><p>On application, all candidates are asked to declare any relevant interests that they may have. These are discussed with candidates at interview. The department also provides the panel with other information such as open source material that they may wish to consider in reaching a judgement in a fair and open way. References may be taken up depending on the role.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 26/01/2022 17:55:34 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1171849

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	List of Ministerial Responsibilities
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish an updated list of Ministerial responsibilities.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	5342
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2020 answer text <p>Details of Ministerial responsibilities can be found on GOV.UK (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers</a>).</p><p><br>The List of Ministerial Responsibilities was last updated in October 2019.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 23/01/2020 17:56:52 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

819003

	registered interest
	date	09/01/2018
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Government Departments: Reorganisation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the total cost to the public purse of renaming Government Departments following the Cabinet reshuffle.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	121680
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2018 answer text <p>This information is not centrally held. Individual departments will hold their own information on any actions they may be required to take in light of a renaming, and any necessary costs required.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 15/01/2018 14:48:19 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1331408

	registered interest
	date	09/06/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Arts: EU Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when UK-EU reciprocal touring arrangements will be discussed at the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	12963
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2021 answer text <p>At the first UK-EU Partnership Council on 9 June, the UK raised the issues faced by touring performers and noted work under way with Member States to try to resolve the barriers presented by visa and work permit requirements.The UK and EU have not yet agreed a date or agenda for the next Partnership Council. We continue to discuss these issues with all EU Member States to find solutions that work for our great creative industries.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 13159 question first answered 14/06/2021 16:33:09 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan