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Government Digital Service: Senior Civil Servants

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 12 June 2025UIN 54770

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans the Government has to appoint a permanent Chief Executive Officer of the Government Digital Service (GDS); and whether this appointment will be made following an open competition.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) leads the Government Digital Service (GDS), within DSIT. GDS is the digital centre of government. The current GCDO is in post on an interim basis. We will be appointing a permanent GCDO through an open competition to ensure transparency and attract diverse talent.

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