Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 113036

Ministers and Special Advisers: WhatsApp

Tabled: 12 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether it is his Department policy that (a) Ministers and (b) special advisers use the disappearing messages function on Whatsapp on Government devices.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Ministers, Special Advisers and Civil Service staff are required to follow the Non-Corporate Communication Channels (NCCC) guidance on GOV.UK when using WhatsApp or similar communications tools. This guidance explains ministers’ responsibilities for keepi...

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