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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 2025 (named day). It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Thursday, 30 January 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Public Appointments and Special Advisers

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government has received legal advice on the compatibility of (a) Ministerial and (b) special adviser appointments with section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006.

Answer

As is a longstanding practice under successive administrations, Civil Service or legal advice on appointments is treated in confidence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26089
Session
2024-26
Related items
Public Appointments and Special Advisers
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Fraud Legal opinion Public appointments Special advisers
Legislation
Fraud Act 2006
Link
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