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Commissioner for Public Appointments: Correspondence

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 113806

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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2026 to Question 107375 on Public Appointments Commissioner: Correspondence, whether Nita Clarke made a declaration of political activity.

Answered by Kate Dearden

Nika Clarke OBE declared political activity for the Labour Party. This was declared at the time of announcement in line with Appointments guidance.

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