Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 106743

Department for Business and Trade: Public Appointments

Tabled: 19 January 2026

Answered: 28 January 2026

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 17 December 2025 to Question 98107 on Department for Business and Trade: Public Appointments, whether any of those direct ministerial appointees have made a declaration of pol

Answer

Kate Dearden

Of the 30 direct ministerial appointees, 6 have declared political activity.Due diligence is conducted and individuals are required to complete a formal declaration of interests, in line with Cabinet Office guidance. These appointees deliver vital experti...

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