Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2025. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Public Appointments: Business Interests
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Written Statement of 21 July 2025 on Government of service, HCWS870, whether he plans to permit retrospective applications for business appointments to the (a) Civil Service Commission and (b) Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.
- Answer
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The Business Appointment Rules state that retrospective applications will not normally be accepted. While the Rules rightly discourage retrospective applications in order to ensure initial compliance from applicants, the Government believes that, should someone acknowledge their error and agree to follow the process, there should be an opportunity for them to receive advice and be subject to conditions.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 74661
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Business interests Public appointments Civil Service Commission Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards
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