Written questions

John Edwards

2026-06-22 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 12108 · Official question

Esther McVey

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether any recommendations to the ICO were made relating to workplace culture, leadership, governance or staff welfare in the findings of the independent workplace investigation.

Answer

The independent investigation, and subsequent report, focused solely on the allegations made against Mr. Edwards. We are working closely with the ICO to consider what the next steps should be.