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Department for Business and Trade: Public Appointments

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 43475

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to uphold the Nolan principles on standards in public life in public appointments.

Answered by Justin Madders

All appointments are made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments which states that all public appointees uphold the standards of conduct set out in the Seven Principles of Public Life. All terms of appointment specify that individuals adhere to the Nolan Principles throughout their appointment and compliance is monitored on an ongoing basis.

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