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Lord-Lieutenants: Political Activities

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 7 April 2025UIN 43224

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has issued guidance on political activity by deputy lieutenants.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Cabinet Office does not issue guidance on the performance of their duties to deputy lieutenants. However the Association of Lord-Lieutenants provides guidance to Lord-Lieutenants on political activity for all Lieutenancy officers.

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