Senior Civil Servants: Recruitment
Commons · Question 109977 · Tabled 2 Feb 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Mark Pritchard
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will introduce pre-confirmation hearings before relevant select committees for permanent secretary appointments for government departments.
Answer
Answered by Satvir Kaur, 27 Apr 2026
There are no plans to introduce pre-appointment hearings for Permanent Secretary roles.