Written questions

10 Downing Street: Cats

2026-07-12 · Cabinet Office · HL2015 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office on 16 June (HC6053), whether the prevailing policy allows for pets resident at 10 Downing Street to be transported at public expens

Answer

Pets are not transported to Chequers independently of the Prime Minister’s family. There is therefore no additional cost to the taxpayer.