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Mo Baines

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 July 2026UIN 13136

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the news story entitled Appointment of Mo Baines as Lead Non-Executive Director, published on 15 May 2026, whether Mo Baines was appointed by open and fair competition, and whether she made a declaration of previous political activity under the Governance Code for Public Appointments.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

Mo Baines was appointed via fair and open competition and provided a full declaration of interests to MHCLG prior to her appointment as Lead Non-Executive Director. This was shared with the Department in line with the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies.

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