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Cabinet Office: Public Appointments

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 1 April 2026UIN 120963

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the new Cabinet Secretary is on a level transfer from her previous role.

Answered by Satvir Kaur

The Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service is the most senior role in the Civil service and a level transfer is not possible.

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