Cabinet Office
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.
Secretary of State
Keir Starmer
Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury
Darren Jones
Minister of State (Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister)
David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
Shadow Ministers / Spokeperson
Liberal Democrat
Lord Wallace of Saltaire (LD - Life peer)Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
Scottish National Party
Brendan O'Hara (SNP - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
Liberal Democrat
Lisa Smart (LD - Hazel Grove)Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
Junior Shadow Ministers / Deputy Spokesperson
Conservative
Alex Burghart (Con - Brentwood and Ongar)Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Mike Wood (Con - Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office)
Baroness Finn (Con - Life peer)
Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office)
Ministers of State
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Lab - Torfaen)Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Darren Jones (Lab - Bristol North West)
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Anna Turley (LAB - Redcar)
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
Dan Jarvis (Lab - Barnsley North)
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
Parliamentary Under-Secretaries of State
Chris Ward (Lab - Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven)Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
Satvir Kaur (Lab - Southampton Test)
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab - Life peer)
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
James Frith (Lab - Bury North)
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether there are any rules and guidance that prevent the sharing of …
This Order amends the Buying Agency Trading Fund Order 1991.
A Bill to Make provision about the maximum number of salaries that may be paid under the Ministerial and other …
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Cabinet Office Commons Appearances
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:- Urgent Questions where the Speaker has selected a question to which a Minister must reply that day
- Adjornment Debates a 30 minute debate attended by a Minister that concludes the day in Parliament.
- Oral Statements informing the Commons of a significant development, where backbench MP's can then question the Minister making the statement.
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.
Bills currently before Parliament
Cabinet Office does not have Bills currently before Parliament
Acts of Parliament created in the 2024 Parliament
A Bill to Make provision about the maximum number of salaries that may be paid under the Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975 in respect of certain Ministerial offices.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 29th April 2026 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to remove the remaining connection between hereditary peerage and membership of the House of Lords; to make provision about resignation from the House of Lords; to abolish the jurisdiction of the House of Lords in relation to claims to hereditary peerages; and for connected purposes.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 18th March 2026 and was enacted into law.
A bill to Make provision for persons of the Roman Catholic faith to be eligible to hold the office of His Majesty’s High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 3rd April 2025 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to extend the period within which vacancies among the Lords Spiritual are to be filled by bishops who are women.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 16th January 2025 and was enacted into law.
Cabinet Office - Secondary Legislation
Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
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Petition Closed
closed 11 months, 1 week ago
I would like there to be another General Election.
I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the promises they laid out in the lead up to the last election.
Petition Closed
closed 4 months, 3 weeks ago
We want an immediate general election to be held. We think the majority need and want change.
Petition Closed
Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
Gov Responded - 19 Nov 2024 Debated on - 24 Mar 2025closed 1 year ago
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there is no future prospect of any, that the UK has changed its mind and that this should be recognised.
50 most recent Written Questions
(View all written questions)It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Mike Wood
(Conservative - Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
I refer to my answer to PQs 115823, 115830 and 115829.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
I refer to my answer for 113712 Sir Chris Wormald has entered a settlement agreement with the Cabinet Office, and this does not include a non-disclosure agreement.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The Government is taking the necessary steps to allow Cabinet Ministers to make donations to the Library.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
Mike Wood
(Conservative - Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
All government departments, ministers and relevant individuals have been instructed to retain and provide to the Cabinet Office all information they hold that falls in scope of the Humble Address motion.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. TAll government departments, ministers and relevant individuals have been instructed to retain and provide to the Cabinet Office all information they hold that falls in scope of the Humble Address motion.
The Government does not comment on ongoing police investigations but stands ready to support the police in whatever way it can.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
All government departments, ministers and relevant individuals have been instructed to retain and provide to the Cabinet Office all information they hold that falls in scope of the Humble Address motion.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21 April, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March and the Government’s response to the debate of 21 April, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Mike Wood
(Conservative - Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
I refer you to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Address of 4 February.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21 April, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21 April, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer you to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Address of 4 February.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21 April, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Mike Wood
(Conservative - Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer you to the Oral Statement on the 23 February and the Government’s statement on 11 March which set out an update on the Government's process for complying with the Humble Address motion.
The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with urgency and transparency ensuring proper process is rigorously followed.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the timeavailable before Prorogation
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21 April, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Mike Wood
(Conservative - Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
Mike Wood
(Conservative - Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March which sets out the process of appointment and the steps the Government is taking to strengthen the process going forwards.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer the Hon Member to the Statement made by the Prime Minister on Security Vetting on the 20 April 2026, Official Report, Column 23-26.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
I refer the Hon Member to the Statement made by the Prime Minister on Security Vetting on the 20 April 2026, Official Report, Column 23-26.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
I refer the Hon Member to the Statement made by the Prime Minister on Security Vetting on the 20 April 2026, Official Report, Column 23-26.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
I refer the Hon Member to the Statement made by the Prime Minister on Security Vetting on the 20 April 2026, Official Report, Column 23-26.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
I refer the Hon Member to the Statement made by the Prime Minister on Security Vetting on the 20 April 2026, Official Report, Column 23-26.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Mike Wood
(Conservative - Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office