Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 16840

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public Appointments

Tabled: 8 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has appointed anyone from outside the civil service other than special advisers since July 2024.

Answer

Ian Murray

Other than civil servants, special advisers and ministers, the other appointment routes into government are public appointments and direct ministerial appointments, which are announced on: Public Appointments Service announcements page and Direct Minister...

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