Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department's report entitled Review into the Organisation, Performance and Transformation of the Permanent Civil Service, published on 1 July 2026, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on (a) the review and (b) its terms of reference.

There are regular discussions with colleagues on a range of issues, including how to ensure the government is best equipped to deliver the Prime Minister’s priorities.

The Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service will lead a wide-ranging, fundamental review into the constitution, organisation and performance of the permanent Civil Service, with the aim of setting out a vision for its future as a world class institution serving the duly elected government of the day, building on its existing strengths.

The review will report before summer 2027 and the final report will be made available to the public.