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Public Bodies

Asked by John GlenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 18 October 2024UIN 8119

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 13 September 2024, to Question 4702 on Public Bodies, if he will outline the process in place for considering whether to approve the creation of a new public body.

Answered by Georgia Gould

The approvals process for new arms length bodies (ALB) is outlined in the Public Bodies Handbook - Part 2.

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