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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Transparency Data

03 February 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Pat McFadden Lab Wolverhampton South East

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Cabinet Office has published new guidance on the Ministerial Code regarding gifts and hospitality transparency.
  • Monthly publication of a Register of Ministers' Gifts and Hospitality will continue.
  • Routine transparency data for July to September 2024 was released.

Issue summary

The statement discusses updates to the Ministerial Code on gifts and hospitality transparency, requiring monthly publication of a Register.

Action requested

The Cabinet Office has published new guidance and will continue to publish a monthly Register of Ministers' Gifts and Hospitality. Routine transparency data for July to September 2024 was also released.

Key facts

  • The Prime Minister updated the Ministerial Code on 6 November 2024.
  • A Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality will be published every month by the Cabinet Office.
  • New guidance on the publication process for the new Register has been issued.
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