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Department for Business and Trade: Public Appointments

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 28 January 2026UIN 106743

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 17 December 2025 to Question 98107 on Department for Business and Trade: Public Appointments, whether any of those direct ministerial appointees have made a declaration of political activity.

Answered by Kate Dearden

Of the 30 direct ministerial appointees, 6 have declared political activity.

Due diligence is conducted and individuals are required to complete a formal declaration of interests, in line with Cabinet Office guidance. These appointees deliver vital expertise to government and there is no bar to political activity for these roles.

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