Public Appointments: Political Activities
Lords · Question HL3238 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 21 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Finn
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State on 8 July (HC15560), which paragraph of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies provides the basis upon which Direct Ministerial Appointments do not nee
Answer
Answered by Baroness Twycross, 21 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....