Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 113806
Commissioner for Public Appointments: Correspondence
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2026 to Question 107375 on Public Appointments Commissioner: Correspondence, whether Nita Clarke made a declaration of political activity.
Answer
Kate DeardenNika Clarke OBE declared political activity for the Labour Party. This was declared at the time of announcement in line with Appointments guidance.