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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative) on Monday, 16 March 2015 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Former Prime Ministers: Business Interests

Question

To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make it his policy that former Prime Ministers be prohibited for life from working for an overseas government and that their activities be subject to indefinite scrutiny by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.

Answer

The Ministerial Code requires former Ministers to seek advice from the independent Advisory Committee on Business Appointments about all appointments and employment they intend to take up in the two years after leaving ministerial office. These rules have applied under successive Governments, and there are no plans to revise them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
227058
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Business interests Former prime ministers
Link
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