Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 118349
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public Appointments
Tabled: 5 March 2026
Answered: 13 March 2026
Question
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 28 January 2026, to Question 107041, on DSIT: Public Appointments, and to the answer of 28 January 2026, to Question 106743, on DBT: Public Appointments, how m
Answer
Ian MurrayAll Public Appointees complete a political activity form as part of the application process. If appointees declare any political activity, the detail is reviewed, assessed for risk and appropriate mitigations implemented where necessary.