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Civil Service Board

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 73724

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason the Civil Service Board has ceased operation; and whether its functions have been taken over by (a) a new or (b) pre-existing body.

Answered by Georgia Gould

Following the appointment of the current Cabinet Secretary, a review of the Civil Service Governance arrangements took place, to identify what steps could be taken to make it simpler and more effective. As a consequence of the review, CSB ceased operations in January 2025.

CSB’s functions are undertaken by a combination of the Head of Department, the People Board and the Civil Service Operations Board.

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