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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Public Appointments

Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 29 July 2024UIN 1466

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to ensure that Northern Ireland is represented in future appointments within her remit.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is committed to drawing upon the wealth of talent and experience across the whole of the United Kingdom when making appointments to the Boards of its Public Bodies. The Secretary of State has made clear her commitment to appointing more people from outside of London and the South East; this includes increasing the number of appointments made to people in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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