Oral questions

What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure value for money in public spending.

What criteria his Department uses to assess people who are nominated for honours.

What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to recognise the contribution of nuclear test veterans.

Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the publication of the resignation honours lists of the Rt hon. Member for South West Norfolk and the former Rt hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip on public trust in (a) politicians and (b) political institutions.

What recent steps his Department has taken to cooperate with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

What steps his Department is taking to reduce the cost to the public purse of Government projects.

What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of his Department's processes for scrutinising nominations for honours.

What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help veterans access well-paid employment.

What steps his Department is taking to maintain public services during industrial action; and if he will make a statement.

What recent steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure value for money in public spending.

What recent assessment he has made of the reasons for which external consultants are used by the Civil Service.

What steps his Department is taking to improve its approach to freedom of information requests.

What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the Government's preparedness for extreme heat.

What recent steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure value for money in public spending.

If he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to improve response times to calls made to the customer helplines of Government agencies.

What steps he is taking to share best practice on veterans' affairs with his international counterparts.