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Public Appointments: Equality

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 7 July 2026UIN 14355

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Ministry of Justice, Public appointments diversity and outreach strategy 2026, published 11 June 2026, whether the Cabinet Office intends to set a percentage target on demonstrable diversit

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The government is committed to ensuring that public appointments are more representative of our nations and regions, including socio-economic background.

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