The Cabinet Office acknowledged that it is in everyone’s interests for unions and members of staff to be listened to and stated that its industrial relations team were providing support and assistance where appropriate. The Cabinet Office also acknowledged it has a responsibility to manage the risk of transfer. It made reference to ongoing discussions between the union, MyCSP and Capita, while claiming that given it was not the actual employer it could merely advise and support where appropriate.39 Following our evidence session the PCS wrote to us and stated that Capita had proposed to commence discussions with a view to recognising PCS in relation to members employed on the Scheme once the contract commences on 1 December 2025.40 However, on 1 August 2025 PCS announced a further six weeks of strike action, citing MyCSP’s continuing refusal to recognise the union or include it in negotiations.41