Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 111711
Public Appointments: Political Activities
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 16 February 2026
Question
Mike Wood
Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Direct Ministerial Appointments have to declare political activity prior to appointment; what requirements they have to declare political activity whilst in post; and whether they are subject to restrict
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsDirect Ministerial Appointments are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies. This requires consideration of all political activity where that is an actual or perceived conflict to their role. The Code of Conduct also o...
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