Cabinet Office

Committee to take evidence from the Jo Cox Foundation

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Friday, October 11, 2019
Cabinet Office, Committee on Standards in Public Life, Ken Livingstone, British people, Local government in London, Politics of London

In recent weeks and months serious concerns have been raised about the tone of political debate in the UK, the language and behaviour used by and about political figures, and the impact this has on wider society.

Key Points: 
  • In recent weeks and months serious concerns have been raised about the tone of political debate in the UK, the language and behaviour used by and about political figures, and the impact this has on wider society.
  • In this session with representatives of the Jo Cox Foundation and of the Committee on Standards in Public Life the Committee will discuss their assessment of the current situation in the UK and what steps should be taken to address issues facing UK society and political debate.
  • Lord Evans of Weardale KCB, Chair, and Jane Ramsey, Independent Member, Committee on Standards in Public Life.

Chordant Renews its Agreement with Crown Commercial Service for G-Cloud 11

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Cloud infrastructure, Digital technology, IT infrastructure, Computing, Cabinet Office, Crown Commercial Service, Cloud computing

A government framework between the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and suppliers, G-Cloud is a marketplace for cloud-based services.

Key Points: 
  • A government framework between the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and suppliers, G-Cloud is a marketplace for cloud-based services.
  • "We're delighted to leverage G-Cloud, which helps deliver substantial savings for the public sector and the taxpayer through their streamlined procurement and commercial arrangements."
  • For the same reasons, Chordant offers data visualisation services through this agreement which facilitates faster insights from the available data.
  • CCS's vision is to deliver value for the nation through outstanding commercial capability and quality customer service.

Committee questions David Lidington and Sir Keir Starmer on cross-party talks

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Cabinet Office, Cabinet of the United Kingdom, Brexit, European Union

Exiting the European Union Committee focus on the cross-party talks between the Government and Labour Party

Key Points: 
  • In this session, the Committee will focus on the cross-party talks between the Government and Labour Party, which took place in the wake of the Prime Ministers third unsuccessful attempt to win a House of Commons majority for the draft Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on the future relationship.
  • Following the 29 March vote, the offer of cross-party talks was accepted by the Leader of the Opposition on 2 April, and there were a number of meetings until the talks broke down on 17 May.
  • Both witnesses will be questioned on the events that led up to the talks being entered into, the progress that was made over the course of their six-week duration, and why they ultimately failed to produce an agreement on a way forward.
  • In its session with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Committee is also expected to focus on the constitutional implications of a possible vote of no confidence in a new Prime Minister, as well as the role of the Cabinet Office in preparing for a no-deal departure.

Committee questions David Lidington and Sir Keir Starmer on cross-party talks

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Cabinet Office, Cabinet of the United Kingdom, Brexit, European Union

Exiting the European Union Committee focus on the cross-party talks between the Government and Labour Party

Key Points: 
  • In this session, the Committee will focus on the cross-party talks between the Government and Labour Party, which took place in the wake of the Prime Ministers third unsuccessful attempt to win a House of Commons majority for the draft Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on the future relationship.
  • Following the 29 March vote, the offer of cross-party talks was accepted by the Leader of the Opposition on 2 April, and there were a number of meetings until the talks broke down on 17 May.
  • Both witnesses will be questioned on the events that led up to the talks being entered into, the progress that was made over the course of their six-week duration, and why they ultimately failed to produce an agreement on a way forward.
  • In its session with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Committee is also expected to focus on the constitutional implications of a possible vote of no confidence in a new Prime Minister, as well as the role of the Cabinet Office in preparing for a no-deal departure.

Committee questions David Lidington and Sir Keir Starmer on cross-party talks

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Cabinet Office, Cabinet of the United Kingdom, Brexit, European Union

Exiting the European Union Committee focus on the cross-party talks between the Government and Labour Party

Key Points: 
  • In this session, the Committee will focus on the cross-party talks between the Government and Labour Party, which took place in the wake of the Prime Ministers third unsuccessful attempt to win a House of Commons majority for the draft Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on the future relationship.
  • Following the 29 March vote, the offer of cross-party talks was accepted by the Leader of the Opposition on 2 April, and there were a number of meetings until the talks broke down on 17 May.
  • Both witnesses will be questioned on the events that led up to the talks being entered into, the progress that was made over the course of their six-week duration, and why they ultimately failed to produce an agreement on a way forward.
  • In its session with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Committee is also expected to focus on the constitutional implications of a possible vote of no confidence in a new Prime Minister, as well as the role of the Cabinet Office in preparing for a no-deal departure.

UK Government documents relating to ‘mapping exercise’ examining North-South cooperation on the island of Ireland published

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Brexit, Benn family, British MPs, Hilary Benn, Tony Benn, Cabinet Office, Cabinet of the United Kingdom, United Kingdom invocation of Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Government of the United Kingdom

Committee publishes a UK Government scoping document on North-South cooperation from September 2017

Key Points: 
  • Letter from Rt Hon David Lidington MP to Hilary Benn MP, dated 18 June 2019
    The document has been provided to the Committee following a disclosure from the Cabinet Office subsequent to a Freedom of Information request, made by a member of the public.
  • In addition to the above-mentioned information, it contains a UK Government paper on North-South cooperation relating to healthcare.
  • Ahead of the publication, on 8 December 2017, of the Joint Report on progress during phase 1 of negotiations under Article 50 TEU on the UKs orderly withdrawal from the EU , areas of North-South cooperation were the subject of a scoping exercise undertaken by the UK Government, Northern Ireland Civil Service, European Commission and Government of Ireland.
  • On 7 December 2018, the Department for Exiting the European Union published a technical explanatory note on the North-South cooperation mapping exercise, including a list of areas of current North-South cooperation both formal and informal.

UK Government documents relating to ‘mapping exercise’ examining North-South cooperation on the island of Ireland published

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Brexit, Benn family, British MPs, Hilary Benn, Tony Benn, Cabinet Office, Cabinet of the United Kingdom, United Kingdom invocation of Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Government of the United Kingdom

Committee publishes a UK Government scoping document on North-South cooperation from September 2017

Key Points: 
  • Letter from Rt Hon David Lidington MP to Hilary Benn MP, dated 18 June 2019
    The document has been provided to the Committee following a disclosure from the Cabinet Office subsequent to a Freedom of Information request, made by a member of the public.
  • In addition to the above-mentioned information, it contains a UK Government paper on North-South cooperation relating to healthcare.
  • Ahead of the publication, on 8 December 2017, of the Joint Report on progress during phase 1 of negotiations under Article 50 TEU on the UKs orderly withdrawal from the EU , areas of North-South cooperation were the subject of a scoping exercise undertaken by the UK Government, Northern Ireland Civil Service, European Commission and Government of Ireland.
  • On 7 December 2018, the Department for Exiting the European Union published a technical explanatory note on the North-South cooperation mapping exercise, including a list of areas of current North-South cooperation both formal and informal.

UK Government documents relating to ‘mapping exercise’ examining North-South cooperation on the island of Ireland published

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Brexit, Benn family, British MPs, Hilary Benn, Tony Benn, Cabinet Office, Cabinet of the United Kingdom, United Kingdom invocation of Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Government of the United Kingdom

Committee publishes a UK Government scoping document on North-South cooperation from September 2017

Key Points: 
  • Letter from Rt Hon David Lidington MP to Hilary Benn MP, dated 18 June 2019
    The document has been provided to the Committee following a disclosure from the Cabinet Office subsequent to a Freedom of Information request, made by a member of the public.
  • In addition to the above-mentioned information, it contains a UK Government paper on North-South cooperation relating to healthcare.
  • Ahead of the publication, on 8 December 2017, of the Joint Report on progress during phase 1 of negotiations under Article 50 TEU on the UKs orderly withdrawal from the EU , areas of North-South cooperation were the subject of a scoping exercise undertaken by the UK Government, Northern Ireland Civil Service, European Commission and Government of Ireland.
  • On 7 December 2018, the Department for Exiting the European Union published a technical explanatory note on the North-South cooperation mapping exercise, including a list of areas of current North-South cooperation both formal and informal.

Pre Appointment Hearings: Select Committees should scrutinise any appointment they feel necessary

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Westminster system, Legislatures, Cabinet Office, Select committee, Political systems, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Parliament of Singapore, Cabinet of the United Kingdom, Government, Parliamentary committees, Australian Senate committees

Committee publishes report on Pre-Appointment Hearings

Key Points: 
  • Select Committees should scrutinise any appointment they feel necessary, says the Liaison Committee in its review of Pre Appointment Hearings, published today.
  • However, the Liaison Committee the Committee of all the Chairs disagrees, arguing that committees should scrutinise any ministerial appointment they feel necessary, and that as part of their accountability to Parliament, Ministers should facilitate this scrutiny.
  • Although the list of posts suitable for pre-appointment hearings published by the Cabinet Office is a helpful guide for select committees, committees should not feel bound by it, says the Committee.
  • Since 2008 House of Commons select committees have held oral evidence sessions with Ministers preferred candidates for a small number of senior public positions prior to their being formally appointed.

Pre Appointment Hearings: Select Committees should scrutinise any appointment they feel necessary

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Westminster system, Legislatures, Cabinet Office, Select committee, Political systems, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Parliament of Singapore, Cabinet of the United Kingdom, Government, Parliamentary committees, Australian Senate committees

Committee publishes report on Pre-Appointment Hearings

Key Points: 
  • Select Committees should scrutinise any appointment they feel necessary, says the Liaison Committee in its review of Pre Appointment Hearings, published today.
  • However, the Liaison Committee the Committee of all the Chairs disagrees, arguing that committees should scrutinise any ministerial appointment they feel necessary, and that as part of their accountability to Parliament, Ministers should facilitate this scrutiny.
  • Although the list of posts suitable for pre-appointment hearings published by the Cabinet Office is a helpful guide for select committees, committees should not feel bound by it, says the Committee.
  • Since 2008 House of Commons select committees have held oral evidence sessions with Ministers preferred candidates for a small number of senior public positions prior to their being formally appointed.