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Public Appointments: Vetting

Asked by Tahir AliLabourCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 128818

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Government officials, diplomats, advisers or political appointees been appointed in instances where they have failed the security vetting process.

Answered by Dan Jarvis

It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation

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