Written Question
Monday 13th October 2025
Asked by:
Sarah Owen (Labour - Luton North)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the use of X for Government communications is in accordance with the (a) propriety and ethics guidance of the Government Communications Service, (b) Civil Service Code, and (c) Public Sector Equality Duty.
Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds
- Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
The Government Communication Service (GCS) SAFE (Safety and suitability, Ads context, Freedom of speech, and Ethics and enforcement) Framework is the single, comprehensive framework that the government uses to regularly provide thorough guidance ensuring use of digital advertising environments is appropriate. SAFE supports the principles of GCS propriety and ethics guidance, the Civil Service Code and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
The platform X is currently used for non-paid communications activity only (also known as 'organic' activity). We review the use of different platforms as needed, to ensure we meet the high standards set out in the SAFE Framework.
Written Question
Wednesday 30th November 2022
Asked by:
Sarah Owen (Labour - Luton North)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Rt hon. Member for South Staffordshire held a pass that allowed access to (a) 9 Downing Street, (b) 10 Downing Street, (c) 11 Downing Street, (d) 12 Downing Street and (e) 70 Whitehall in the period between 25 October 2022 and 24 November 2022.
Answered by Jeremy Quin
Following the practice followed by successive administrations, the Government does not comment on security matters.
Written Question
Wednesday 30th November 2022
Asked by:
Sarah Owen (Labour - Luton North)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Rt hon. Member for South Staffordshire holds a pass that allows access to (a) 9 Downing Street, (b) 10 Downing Street, (c) 11 Downing Street, (d) 12 Downing Street and (e) 70 Whitehall as of 24 November 2022.
Answered by Jeremy Quin
Following the practice followed by successive administrations, the Government does not comment on security matters.
Speech in General Committees - Wed 19 Oct 2022
Draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
"It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Fovargue. I apologise that the relevant shadow Minister cannot join us today: I will do my best to fill her shoes on this important issue. The Opposition welcome this instrument. We are grateful that the Government are making efforts …..."Sarah Owen - View Speech
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Speech in General Committees - Wed 19 Oct 2022
Draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
"I appreciate the severity of those reprimands should data breaches take place, but could the Minister tell us how many people have actually received custodial sentences as a result of a data breach? We are talking about particularly young people’s data, so I want to ensure that the existing regulations …..."Sarah Owen - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Sat 10 Sep 2022
Tributes to Her Late Majesty the Queen
"I rise to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of my constituents in Luton North.
Our country has lost its Queen, and a family have lost their cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. My thoughts are with the royal family during this immense time of loss and …..."Sarah Owen - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 Jul 2022
Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 Jul 2022
Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 Jul 2022
Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 Jul 2022
Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government
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