Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 6098
Public Appointments
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024
Question
John Glen
Conservative — Salisbury
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance his Department issues to (a) Departments and (b) arm’s length bodies on publication of the names of people who have unsuccessfully applied for (i) public appointments and (ii) other posts.
Answer
Georgia GouldThe Cabinet Office does not issue guidance on the publication of the names of people who have unsuccessfully applied for roles. It would generally not be appropriate to publish the names of unsuccessful candidates.