Asked by: Chris Bryant (Labour - Rhondda)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when his Department plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Rhondda dated 10 August 2022 on the (a) accuracy of and (b) delay in publication of transparency data on ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and external meetings.
Answered by Edward Argar - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)
The Cabinet Office replied to the hon. member’s letter of 10 August 2022 regarding transparency data on 27 September 2022.
Asked by: Chris Bryant (Labour - Rhondda)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what definition of a meeting is used for transparency reports on Ministerial meetings published by Government departments.
Answered by Edward Argar - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)
Section 8.14 of the Ministerial Code clarifies the scope of ministerial meetings for quarterly transparency returns. Detailed guidance provided to government departments is also available online.