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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Staff

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 20 July 2026UIN 17705

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, other than special advisers if her Department has appointed anyone from outside the civil service since July 2024.

Answered by Stephen Morgan

Since July 2024, the Department has made appointments from outside the Civil Service through public appointments and direct ministerial appointments. Information on these appointments is publicly available on GOV.UK here and here.

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