Correspondence

Cabinet Secretary: ministerial direction

Letters requesting and confirming the ministerial direction relating to the outgoing Cabinet Secretary.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Published: 16 February 2026

Documents

Letter from Cat Little CB, Civil Service Chief Operating Officer & Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary, to the Prime Minister

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Letter from the Prime Minister to Cat Little CB, Civil Service Chief Operating Officer & Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary

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Details

Details

The first letter requests a ministerial direction on the terms of the outgoing Cabinet Secretary’s departure. It is from the Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister. The reasons for the request are also set out in this letter.

The second letter confirms the ministerial direction on the terms of the outgoing Cabinet Secretary’s departure. It is from the Prime Minister to the Permanent Secretary. The reasons for the confirmation are also set out in this letter.

Published 16 February 2026