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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Recruitment

Asked by Andrew GriffithConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 10 September 2024UIN 4055

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the approvals process for the appointment of the Director General Digital Centre Design included the Civil Service Commission being informed of donations made by Public Digital Limited to the Labour party by (a) him, (b) Ministers in his Department, (c) civil servants in his Department and (d) another Department.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The Director General, Digital Centre Design was appointed in line with Civil Service Recruitment Principles and the Civil Service Commission was provided with the relevant background information requested, including the Director General’s previous work roles, when approving this temporary appointment.

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