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Written question asked by Steve Barclay (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence: Accountability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 9 February 2026 to question number 110769, if he will confirm whether any minister in his Department was made aware of the report prior to the appointment of the new Permanent Secretary.

Answer

As previously advised, the appointment followed an external competition and was approved by the Prime Minister.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115388
Session
2024-26
Related items
Ministry of Defence: Accountability
Monday, 9 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Accountability Ministry of Defence Permanent secretaries
Link
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