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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 5 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Civil Service: Business Interests

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Written Statement of 21 July 2025 on Government of service, HCWS870, if he will publish the audit findings by the Civil Service Commission on the application of Business Appointment Rules below senior levels.

Answer

The Civil Service Commission is operationally independent of Government. The publication of information about the Commission’s audit activity in respect of the application of Business Appointment Rules below the most senior grades will be a matter for the Commission.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75356
Session
2024-26
Related items
Government of service
Monday, 21 July 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Disclosure of information Codes of practice Audit Civil service Business interests Civil Service Commission
Link
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