Asked by: Damien Moore (Conservative - Southport)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Second Interim Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, published 5 April 2023, what his Department's policy is on the implementation of that report's recommendation of interim payments to children, parents and siblings of people affected by infected blood.
Answered by John Glen - Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Work is currently underway across Government to give thorough consideration to each of the recommendations that Sir Brian made in his second interim report. As you know, the Victims and Prisoners Bill was amended on 4 December 2023, and we are aware of the strength of feeling across Parliament on this issue. I will make a statement to Parliament as soon as possible before recess to update on Government progress.
Asked by: Damien Moore (Conservative - Southport)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential security implications of the installation of TikTok on Government devices.
Answered by Alex Burghart - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
We continue to monitor potential threats to our systems and data and will not hesitate to take further action if necessary.
With regards to potential security risks, His Majesty’s Government does not comment on these matters.
Asked by: Damien Moore (Conservative - Southport)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Government will respond to Sir Robert Francis QC’s recommendations in the Interim Report on the Infected Blood Inquiry.
Answered by Jeremy Quin
I refer the Hon Member to the statement I made in the House on 15 December.
Asked by: Damien Moore (Conservative - Southport)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his timelines is for the implementation of the remaining 18 recommendations made by Sir Robert Francis QC in the Interim Report on the Infected Blood Inquiry.
Answered by Jeremy Quin
I recognise the importance of the issue and the desire of the honourable Member to receive an update on Government work in relation to Sir Robert Francis’ recommendation.
It is my intention to provide an update to the House as soon as possible.
Asked by: Damien Moore (Conservative - Southport)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Prime Minister, what recent discussions he has had with his G7 counterparts following the summit in Bavaria, Germany.
Answered by Boris Johnson
Details of discussions with world leaders including members of the G7 are published on gov.uk.
Asked by: Damien Moore (Conservative - Southport)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent steps his Department has made to encourage the return to office work for civil servants across the Government.
Answered by Jacob Rees-Mogg
There is full agreement across government on the clear benefits from face-to-face, collaborative working.
I also wrote to departments earlier this year to underline the importance of workplace attendance and to ensure we are making efficient use of the government estate.
Departments’ progress is being monitored and we are seeing civil servants have been increasingly returning to the office.