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Written question asked by David Davis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 April 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 May 2020. It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Monday, 11 May 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.

Biometrics Commissioner and Surveillance Camera Commissioner: Public Appointments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with her officials on the recruitment process for the roles of the (a) Surveillance Camera Commissioner and (b) Commissioner for the Retention and Use of Biometric Material.

Answer

The process to appoint a Surveillance Camera Commissioner and Commissioner for the Retention and Use of Biometric Material, will be made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Governance Code on Public Appointments (Governance Code), and is under consideration including consultation with the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/578498/governance_code_on_public_appointments_16_12_2016.pdf

As set out in the Governance Code, Ministers are consulted about all the possible recruitment options.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41386
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Recruitment Public appointments Surveillance Camera Commissioner Biometrics Commissioner
Link
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