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Office for National Statistics: Recruitment

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20671

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the ONS job vacancy published on Civil Service jobs, Programme Financial Support - Census, Reference 461707, closing date 4 August 2026, for what reason the vacancy was only available to candidates who live in Wales at the point of application.

Answered by Cabinet Office

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.

A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 28th August is attached.

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