We support the Prime Minister and ensure the effective running of government. We are also the corporate headquarters for government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and we take the lead in certain critical policy areas.
Boris Johnson
Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service
Boris Johnson
Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service, and Minister for the Union
NAO Department Guides: Departmental Overview: Cabinet Office (Oct 2018) A Short Guide to the Cabinet Office (Sept 2017)
Oral Answers to Questions is a regularly scheduled appearance where the Secretary of State and junior minister will answer at the Dispatch Box questions from backbench MPs
Other Commons Chamber appearances can be:Westminster Hall debates are performed in response to backbench MPs or e-petitions asking for a Minister to address a detailed issue
Written Statements are made when a current event is not sufficiently significant to require an Oral Statement, but the House is required to be informed.
| Date | Type | Title |
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| Jan. 13 | Oral Questions | Oral Answers to Questions |
| Jan. 13 | Urgent Questions | Northern Ireland Protocol: Disruption to Trade |
| Jan. 14 | Written Statements | Indemnity for Police Area Returning Officers and Local Returning Officers: 2021 Police and Crime |
| Dec. 15 | Westminster Hall | Commonwealth War Graves Commission Staff |
| Nov. 11 | Adjournment Debate | Coventry Blitz: 80th Anniversary |
A Bill to make provision about reports of the Boundary Commissions under the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986; to make provision about the number of parliamentary constituencies and other rules for the distribution of seats; and for connected purposes.
This Bill received Royal Assent on Monday 14th December 2020 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to Implement, and make other provision in connection with, the Trade and Cooperation Agreement; to make further provision in connection with the United Kingdom’s future relationship with the EU and its member States; to make related provision about passenger name record data, customs and privileges and immunities; and for connected purposes.
This Bill received Royal Assent on Wednesday 30th December 2020 and was enacted into law.
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Laid 10 Dec 2020 In Force Not stated |
Cabinet Office |
Challenges to Validity of EU Instruments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 Parliamentary Status - Text of Legislation |
Made negative procedure |
| These Regulations are made in exercise of the power conferred by section 41(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c.1) (“the Act”). | |||
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Laid 21 Oct 2020 In Force Not stated |
Cabinet Office |
European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 Parliamentary Status - Text of Legislation |
Draft affirmative procedure |
| These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 23(1) and (2) of, and paragraphs 21 and 26 of Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) (“the 2018 Act”) and section 41(1) and (2) of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c.1). | |||
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6,103,056 Petition Closed |
Revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU. Gov Responded - 26 Mar 2019 Debated on - 1 Apr 2019 |
20 Aug 2019 closed 1 year, 5 months ago |
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The government repeatedly claims exiting the EU is 'the will of the people'. We need to put a stop to this claim by proving the strength of public support now, for remaining in the EU. A People's Vote may not happen - so vote now. |
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1,725,630 Petition Closed |
Do not prorogue Parliament Gov Responded - 9 Sep 2019 Debated on - 9 Sep 2019 |
15 Feb 2020 closed 11 months, 1 week ago |
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Parliament must not be prorogued or dissolved unless and until the Article 50 period has been sufficiently extended or the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU has been cancelled. |
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620,720 c. 3,733 added daily |
714,056 (Estimated) |
Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases Sign this petition Gov Responded - 28 Oct 2020 Debated on - 23 Nov 2020 |
12 Feb 2021 closes in 3 weeks, 3 days |
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In the event of a spike we would like you not to close gyms as a measure to stop any spread of Covid. Also for gyms to not be put in the same group as pubs in terms of risk or importance. Gyms are following strict guidelines and most members are following rules in a sober manner. |
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| Date | Title | Type |
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| Jan. 15 | Privacy Notice for the collection of 360 feedback for Senior Civil Servants | Guidance and Regulation |
| Jan. 15 | New curriculum and campus to improve Civil Service skills and expertise | News and Communications |
| Jan. 15 | The New Curriculum and Campus for Government Skills | Transparency |
Written Questions are submitted by Members of Parliament and the House of Lords to receive information or updates from a Department.
Departments are required to respond in a timely fashion and provide a response or requested information. Written Questions can compel detailed and specific information to be produced, and are frequently used as the source of news stories about the work of a Department.
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| 14 Jan 2021, 5:49 p.m. | Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) | Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) |
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Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much the Government has spent since March 2020 on advertising regarding the need for public vigilance during the covid-19 outbreak on (a) local and national commercial radio, (b) local and national commercial television, (c) national newspapers, (d) regional, provincial or local newspapers, and (e) commercial online platforms. Answered by Penny Mordaunt - Paymaster General I refer the Hon. member to the answers given to PQ 33512 on 23 March 2020, PQ 40655 on 27 April 2020, and to PQ 45460 on 11 May 2020. |
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