Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Public Appointments: Secondment
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Direct Ministerial Appointments can be seconded from third party organisations, and what arrangements govern how secondees are paid.
- Answer
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The government published its Guidance on Making Direct Ministerial Appointments at the following link: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6902476e3650bacb01af7091/Guidance_on_Making_Direct_Ministerial_Appointments__October_2025_.pdf.
There is precedent from previous administrations for Direct Ministerial Appointments to work on secondment. Remuneration arrangements are at the discretion of and with the agreement of the relevant Accounting Officer.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 113128
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Public Appointments
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
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- Pay Public appointments Secondment
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