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Asked by John GlenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 16 October 2024UIN 6098

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance his Department issues to (a) Departments and (b) arm’s length bodies on publication of the names of people who have unsuccessfully applied for (i) public appointments and (ii) other posts.

Answered by Georgia Gould

The Cabinet Office does not issue guidance on the publication of the names of people who have unsuccessfully applied for roles. It would generally not be appropriate to publish the names of unsuccessful candidates.

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