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Revision of the Cabinet Manual

Inquiry

The Cabinet Manual was first published in 2011 and provides authoritative guidance to ministers and officials by recording (rather than prescribing) rules and practice relating to the operation of government.

The Manual is not intended to be a fixed text and is expected to adapt to legislative and constitutional developments. Since the Manual’s publication there have been significant developments in relation to Brexit, the devolution arrangements and the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Constitution Committee is exploring whether the Manual needs to be updated and what role it should play as a public facing document.

Work news

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Report published on the Revision of the Cabinet Manual
The Committee publishes short report on its inquiry into the Revision of the Cabinet Manual
8 July 2021
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Constitution Committee calls for evidence on revision of the Cabinet Manual
Constitution Committee publishes call for evidence on revision of the Cabinet Manual
25 March 2021
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  • Address: Constitution Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW