Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 82667

Civil Service: Unpaid Work

Tabled: 16 October 2025

Answered: 24 October 2025

Question

Mike Wood

Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the minimum level of security vetting is for people taking part in civil service internship schemes.

Answer

Anna Turley

All Fast Stream Summer Interns will complete the Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) checks as part of their onboarding. Candidates will be put forward for higher levels of clearance if their placement requires it. It is a condition of employment t...

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