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Propriety and Constitution Group: Recruitment

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 9 July 2026UIN 14350

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 16 April 2026 to Question HL15091 on Propriety and Constitution Group, whether Ministers will be consulted on (a) the recruitment campaign and (b) the final appointment.

Answered by Satvir Kaur

If a Minister is involved in this appointment, their involvement in the recruitment campaign and final appointment will be agreed upon during the planning stage, in accordance with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles.

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