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Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 20 May 2026UIN 1546

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any conflicts of interest assessment was undertaken prior to Gordon Brown’s appointment as Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

I refer the Hon Member to the Guidance on Making Direct Ministerial Appointments which sets out the process for making DMAs, available on gov.uk here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/direct-ministerial-appointments

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