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Public Appointments: Political Activities

Commons · Question 20905 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Mike Wood

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Direct Ministerial Appointments are required to make a declaration of political activity.

Answer

Answered by Mark Ferguson, 7 Sep 2026

The Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which Direct Ministerial Appointments are required by their conditions of engagement to follow, requires appointees to comply with the rules of the appointing body on handling conflicts of interests,...