Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 111699
Public Appointments: Vetting
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 10 March 2026
Question
Mike Wood
Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he plans to review (a) the Guidance on Making Direct Ministerial Appointments, updated 16 January 2026, and (b) UK Security Vetting process.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsThe current version of the Guidance on Making Direct Ministerial Appointments is found on the Gov.uk website and was published on 30 October 2025. NSV is, of course, kept under constant review to ensure it remains fit for purpose.