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St Helena: Public Appointments

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 6 June 2025UIN 54688

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena has a Public Service Commission to advise the Governor when making appointments to the public service.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

St Helena does not have a Public Service Commission. The Governor works closely with the St Helena Government on public service appointments and in accordance with the St Helena Constitution.

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