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Northern Ireland Civil Service: Standards

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129743

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, who the Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service is responsible to in terms of performance.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Responsibility for the Northern Ireland Civil Service is a transferred matter and civil service reporting lines are, consequently, a matter for the First Minister and deputy First Minister.

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