Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 70572

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Publicity

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 7 October 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has issued revised guidance on assessing the potential local dimension of future announcements undertaken in a pre-election period.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds
Elections guidance for civil servants is kept under review and will be published in advance of local elections in 2026.