Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 6098

Public Appointments

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024

Question

John Glen

ConservativeSalisbury

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 Gould
The 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.